by Delaney Consulting | Jun 13, 2019 | Managing, Operations, Strategy
In the business world, independent retailers are often seen as not “really” a business. Vendors and technology solutions focus on the big players. Small retailers who deliver every day know that is not true. That is why retailers building for the long term bring on a...
by Delaney Consulting | Feb 8, 2019 | book, Merchandising
Writing your first book is a daunting task. Not the hours at the keyboard. Not finding a publisher. What’s hard? Something To Say in a Loud World. What is so important in the world that people need to hear another voice? Why add to the racket of the information...
by Delaney Consulting | Jan 8, 2019 | Merchandising
If you are going to NRF 2019 trolling technology booths in search of an affordable solution that actually does what it claims to improve retail business can be a challenge. I have lost count of how many times I have spent early January in NYC at the Javits Center at...
by Delaney Consulting | Jul 2, 2018 | Marketing
It is a surprising fact that most retailers and small businesses do not have an annual promotional calendar. There’s a vague sense that they may have a number of promotional offers available to customers through a previous email campaign or a bounce back coupon...
by Delaney Consulting | Apr 6, 2018 | Merchandising
Samples and subscription boxes are a key consumer trend around the globe. Sales come from curated subscription boxes and dollar or value shops inside mass retailers. Customers are increasingly attracted to the value of trying things in small, sample-sized portions....
