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ASK THE EXPERT: SHOULD I MARKDOWN BASICS?
Keep even basics inventory fresh and new by incorporating seasonal coding.
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Although this is a strong one, no trend lasts forever. Our expert Steve Pruitt offers sage advice for Spring 2024 buying.
Read MoreASK THE EXPERT: STEVE PRUITT ON THE ECONOMY’S “SOFT L...
Going up against last year wasn’t easy, but we’re doing okay. Now about that election….
Read MoreASK THE EXPERT: HOW CAN I DEAL WITH RISING PRICES AS I HEAD BACK ...
Expect to pay more, especially for European goods, this season: Here’s how to handle it.
Read MoreASK THE EXPERT: HOW CAN I MINIMIZE THE EFFECTS OF THE ECONOMIC SL...
It’s time to think about markdowns, as it should be.
Read MoreASK THE EXPERT: HAVE BANKING FAILURES HAD AN IMPACT?
While scary economic news can have an impact, keep an eye on assortments and newness to keep sales moving.
Read MoreASK THE EXPERT: JANUARY SALES WERE GREAT! WHAT RESULTS CAN WE EXP...
Retail sales remain strong. Will Fed rate hikes bring on a slowdown?
Read MoreASK THE EXPERT: WHAT METRICS SHOULD I FOCUS ON FOR 2023?
Steve Pruitt says keep an eye on margin, the lifeblood of retail business.
Read MoreASK THE EXPERT: WHAT’S A GOOD STRATEGY FOR NEXT YEAR’...
Steve Pruitt says be prepared for the next cycle of growth.
Read MoreASK THE EXPERT: ARE CUSTOMERS TRADING DOWN, OR BUYING LESS
Is your customer shopping somewhere else? Or stopped shopping altogether?
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