In 2006, Sherry Redwine opened Odyssey Pets, a pet supply company that offers pet supplies as well as grooming, boarding and daycare in Dallas, TX. When she first decided to open Odyssey Pets she wanted to fill the gap between big box stores and the dying breed of mom and pop pet stores. Sherry has Read More …
In 2011, Kendra Gainey opened Gainey Girl Boutique as a dot-com company, and in 2013, as her business grew, she decided to open a brick and mortar store in Roselle, New Jersey. Gainey Girl Boutique is a women’s specialty clothing store where extraordinary women come to dress for work, play and church. According to her Read More …
In 2012, Mary Miller opened Splashed with Creativity because of her lifelong love of art in Crystal Lake IL, after having taught elementary education for 20 years. Today, she sells Canvas Art, Ceramic Tiles, Greeting Cards and more in vibrant and cheery designs. She has used her art to benefit a variety of charities over Read More …
In May 2010, Sarah Ercolani opened in Whitmore Lake, Mi a pet supply company that emphasizes in helping Dog Rescue and Non-Profit Organizations. When opening Fun Time Dog Shop, Sarah had two goals in mind. First, to help support some of the over 6 million dogs that are homeless and placed in shelters or with Read More …
Becky Leonard opened Under One Roof in Plattsburgh NY in 1990, to fulfill a lifetime dream of owning and operating her own small business. Prior to opening up her store she worked in retail and restaurants, which gave her the jump-start to open her own business. When deciding the type of store to open she Read More …
At Specialty Store Services, our customers are the foundation of our business. Without them, we would not be where we are today. And while we aim to educate, often times we’ve found that it’s us who ends up learning valuable lessons from our customers. We’re excited to announce a new monthly feature – Customer Spotlight. Read More …
If customers can’t see or find your product, they can’t purchase your product. The visibility of products is a critical factor in driving sales. A product that catches the eye is more likely to be picked up and very likely will lead to a purchase. Improving product visibility, therefore, is not just about aesthetics; it’s Read More …
With the holidays coming up, craft shows everywhere will appear. Now is the time to really reevaluate your craft show booth and see how you can revamp it with eye-catching fixtures and more. But how exactly do you take your craft booth from ‘good’ to ‘great’? Specialty Store Services is here to help give you Read More …
Retail Display Cases have major benefits for retail stores to show off products. Here are seven ways to use display cases in your store. Every time a customer enters your retail store, you have the opportunity to make a lasting impression. Whether your establishment sells sporting goods, fine jewelry, or anything in between, presentation matters. Read More …
Every apparel retail store owner or manager wants to sell as much product as possible. Sometimes, the way you present your products can convert potential customers into regular customers. In this post, we are going to look at several retail merchandising tips for clothing stores to help boost overall retail sales. Defining Retail Merchandising Before Read More …