by Delaney Consulting | Oct 1, 2021 | Managing, Merchandising
You might be wondering, “where should I start my retail career?” Maybe you’re getting advice about “building your personal brand.” But if you’re looking for a way to build skills to stand out from other candidates on your resume,... 
by Delaney Consulting | Sep 1, 2021 | Merchandising, Operations
Can Space Management ever properly work for Apparel Merchandising? That’s a question we hear from our customers. The answer is yes, and the reasons to do it are more important than ever: Store associates need to create enticing and brand-consistent apparel... 
by Delaney Consulting | Apr 2, 2021 | Merchandising
In Hanalei Bay, one of the most remote towns on one of the most remote Hawaiian islands, Kylie Barker of Sway Boutique delivers the Hawaiian aloha vibe to her customers. When Covid struck, she made critical changes that helped her succeed while other... 
by Delaney Consulting | Mar 26, 2021 | Communication, Customer Service, Marketing, Merchandising, News
We were honored to be asked to participate in the PodiumHQ Retail Connect Leadership Summit on March 25, 2021. Founder & President, Flora Delaney was interviewed by Dan Berthiaume. The virtual Q&A session was recorded (see below) if you care to watch. Or the... 
by Delaney Consulting | Oct 27, 2020 | Customer Service, Marketing, Merchandising
Style parties, direct mail catalogs and dressing-room-to-go are just a few survival tactics for women’s fashion. While talking with a retail futurist for Walmart in September she predicted a lot of outcomes. People will change where they live, home anything... 
by Delaney Consulting | Oct 21, 2020 | Merchandising
The following is a summary of a webinar about Merchandising Strategies for the New Normal where I was a guest with Tom Erskine, CEO of One Door. Available here, if you wish to see it. This has probably been the most disruptive yea for retail most of us have seen in...