by Delaney Consulting | Apr 21, 2023 | Managing
Congratulations – you have a new job! The first 100 days sets the tone for your leadership within your team and across your peer set. Here is what to do in the first 100 days to get up to speed quickly. First, draft a 100-day plan as quickly as possible to... 
by Delaney Consulting | Jan 9, 2023 | book, Managing, News
The 5 best books for Retail Managers and Leaders is available here. We selected and curated the 5 best books that we think every store manager, team leader and student of the retail industry should read. These are the best for learning: What it takes to succeed. What... 
by Delaney Consulting | Nov 29, 2022 | Managing Projects, Operations
Retailers who select new systems make several common mistakes with their RFP’s. But there is one that stands out. I see it repeated everywhere I go. Here is how to avoid it. And make sure your next expensive investment pays out. No test drive. Imagine you were... 
by Delaney Consulting | Aug 23, 2022 | Customer Service, Managing, Merchandising, Operations
If you read your fair share of retail blog posts, you know they all start out the same: post-covid, professional shoppers, omnichannel shopping, new shopper expectations, supply chain…all of the buzz words. In this post, I want to focus on how Space Planning... 
by Delaney Consulting | Aug 16, 2022 | Managing, Operations, Strategy
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported reported a 7.5% decline in labor productivity during the first quarter of 2022. The steepest decline since 1947. I was not surprised. But apparently a whole lot of people excited by high US job growth in June were.... 
by Delaney Consulting | Jun 23, 2022 | Managing, Merchandising
Omnichannel shopping and new technology create new roles in Space Planning for retailers. Some retailers may already have them. Or they are emerging. Maybe they are shared across teams. But as Space Planning matures, new roles develop. You may decide to create FTE...