Running a Cart or Kiosk
Running a cart or kiosk is tremendous work, so this section covers everything from retail theft to shopper demographics. We also cover the latest franchises and turnkeys, plus tips on money and inventory management.
Strategies to Prevent Shoplifting and Employee Theft
The good news is that recent estimates of shoplifting losses show a recent trend downward, but that could be reversed this year as economic pressures persist. Here's how to protect your profits.
Recession-proof Your Business
No matter where specialty retailers operate—mall, airport, theme park, resort, lifestyle center or anywhere else with a cart, kiosk or temporary inline program—the smartest operators take a fresh approach going into each holiday, adjusting their selling strategies as necessary. Two key questions retailers are asking themselves this year: "How is the consumer feeling as the holidays approach?" and "In light of the consumer's current mindset, what strategies can I use to position myself for most sales possible this winter?"
Top 20 Start-up Questions for Holiday Retailers
Permits. Payroll. Products. Profits. During start-up it can be hard to know what to focus on. Until now. From permits to profits, here are the top 20 start-up questions you need to ask yourself before opening day at your cart or kiosk.
Embroidery Start-Up
Embroidery carts and kiosks offer shoppers the personalized products they crave and have the potential to generate significant primary and secondary-market sales. Check out these embroidery business start-up packages that bring together compact equipment, computerized controls and great-looking products to give specialty retailers with no embroidery skills a shot at sewing up big sales in no time.
Specialty Retail Report's 12th Annual Guide to Top Cart & Kiosk Start-up Packages
Whether you're new to the specialty leasing market or you're a seasoned retailer, buying into a start-up package can be a great way to launch a new cart or kiosk. This year's Guide includes dozens of start-ups specifically designed to fit the needs of specialty retail entrepreneurs.
Start-up Made Simple
The right start-up package can give you a safer, faster and less-stressful launch.
Strategic Planning in One Day
Dramatically improve your growth strategy and map out a plan to keep your business on track throughout 2008—in one day.
Word-of-Mouse: Social Shopping Insights
Social shopping websites are today's instant focus groups—and they're free to any retailer who wants to "listen in."
Hot Franchises 2007
Cart- and kiosk-based franchises are a great way to get into business with the backing of a franchisor—without the overhead of an in-line.
Shrink Your Holiday Shrink
Last year retailers nationwide had more than $41 billion in shrink, with employee theft and shoplifting accounting for the vast majority of losses. Here's how to shrink your shrink as much as possible this holiday season.
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