How to Find a Winning Property for Licensing
In last month’s column, we discussed the basics of licensing and how licensed products can propel
First Ever “REPS POP UP” Event
April 15,2014 - Elgin, Illinois - While many are familiar with retail stores popping up and having
Drive More Foot Traffic with Retail Displays
Need more foot traffic in your store? Sure, who doesn’t? Well aside from location, retail displays
Boutique Window and Shopify Announce Integration
Lincoln, Nebraska - April 16, 2014 - Boutique Window, an all-in-one marketing platform for independent retailers, just
Customers Come First… Right?
When you opened your store, did you do so because you love people? Retail is a business
Five Steps to Running an Effective Promotion on Facebook
Hosting promotions and giveaways on your Facebook page are great for increasing fan engagement, building excitement
FROM THE EDITOR: Growing & Change
Hey everyone! Happy Spring! Can you believe it's FINALLY here?! Being Chicago-area based, I can tell you
3 Tips for Flawless Facebook Customer Service
Picture this: an eager customer walks in to shop at their favorite independent retailer in town,
Simple Ways to Kill Time on Slow Days
There are slow days and then there are S.L.O.W.D.A.Y.S. We get it. So what can you do to
Retail Minded’s Publisher to Speak at COVERINGS Show
Geneva, IL - April 3, 2014 - The COVERINGS Show, a tile and stone tradeshow for








