There's no arguing that this is a magical time of year... Snowmen brought to life by old top-hats, flying reindeer with shiny red noses, and pointy-eared-vertically-challenged humanoids with a talent for toy making (and dentistry) -- not to mention a bearded...
Net Neutrality is a hotly contested issue, with temperatures raised even higher by the use of confusing terminology and misleading labels. There is no denying it can be a complex issue to understand. I've personally had conversations with friends who've argued that...
Holiday candy is a significant source of seasonal revenue for Grocery, C-Stores, and even Department Stores. The question become... how can your store sell more holiday candy? Each year around this time we see a rise in customer inquiries regarding our wire candy...
It seems like it's pretty much non-stop candy sales season from Halloween through Christmas to Valentine's Day and beyond to Easter! How were the candy sales in your store this past Halloween? Would you like to increase your candy and snack sales from right now...
One of the easiest and most economical ways to add more merchandising space to your retail location is by adding Power Wings to your gondola shelving endcaps. Not only do these expand your merchandise area and allow you to display virtually any type of product, but...
Midwest Retail Services just returned from attending the most recent Cardinal Health Rx Business Conference. We've been proud to attend and serve this community of pharmacy professionals over the years. The Cardinal Health RBC is an opportunity for us to meet many of...
This week we Ask The Team a question for all you bargain hunters, deal makers, and budget-conscious buyers out there: Can’t I just buy my gondola shelves on eBay or Craigslist? The reality is that budgets are extremely tight for everyone these days, but the old saying...
A feature I've been wanting to start for a while here on the Midwest Retail Services blog is The Business Bookshelf -- a collection of recommendations, reviews, collected wisdom, quotes, reading lists, author interviews, highlighted passages, etc. from the best...
Placing signage in and around gondola shelves is tricky business. Effective signage can increase sales by drawing shopper attention to the products, educate prospects to the benefits of owning the product, advertise special pricing, generate revenue for your store...