By rbhamil on Aug 7, 2010 in Merchandise | 0 Comments
It has been said that the success for those running a dollar store can be found in the buying of products to resell. While the cost associated with purchasing and then shipping dollar store merchandise to your store location may be a major challenge, there are creative options to help relieve the pain. One such option is to locate and purchase products from liquidation and closeout companies.
By rbhamil on Aug 5, 2010 in Merchandise | 0 Comments
Greeting cards build store sales. In most cases those who start a dollar store do not recognize the great value greeting cards bring to their business. In this article I provide some of the benefits a well managed greeting card department can offer to your store.
By rbhamil on Jul 26, 2010 in Merchandise | 0 Comments
Every time sales climb higher more items must quickly make it into your store, through the receiving process, onto the floor, and finally to the cashiers who are eagerly waiting at the checkout stations in your store. In this article we examine some of the keys to positioning your store to always have the right products waiting as eager shoppers come to make their purchases.
By rbhamil on Jul 26, 2010 in Merchandise | 0 Comments
If you are running a dollar store make sure you always have all of the top selling items in your store at all times. A great method for doing this is to simply establish a specific in-stock inventory level that will automatically trigger a replenishment order.
By rbhamil on Jul 25, 2010 in Merchandise | 0 Comments
For those who are working to build their dollar store sale volume, there is another method to consider. That method is to pair items when doing your promotions. This works by bringing products together around a common theme.
By rbhamil on Jul 23, 2010 in Merchandise | 0 Comments
Success with dollar store requires that you anticipate shopper needs and then provide the right items to meet those needs. With back-to-school you get only one chance. Have the right items available at the right time and you will smile all the way to the bank.
By rbhamil on Jul 23, 2010 in Merchandise | 0 Comments
In this article I will examine one example of an overlooked product every dollar store owner should consider adding to their offerings. In this article I present sunglasses are a hot seller most of the year when you start a dollar store.
By rbhamil on Jul 10, 2010 in Merchandise | 0 Comments
Impulse item sales are extremely important to growing the total dollar store sale level for most dollar store business owners. Without impulse items growing sales and dollar store profits would be much more challenging.
By rbhamil on Jun 10, 2010 in Merchandise | 0 Comments
In this article I provide 5 simple rules to help get you started toward success when setting up your store. Those who are opening a dollar store often forget it is the small things that can make a big difference in the final results they achieve.
By rbhamil on May 28, 2010 in Merchandise | 0 Comments
One of the biggest challenges associated with starting a dollar store is maintaining the correct inventory level. Even more important is maintaining the correct inventory level of the right dollar store merchandise. It is easy to end up with thousands of dollars tied up in inventory that is comprised of everything your shoppers are not buying.
