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How to Optimize Retail Workforce Management for the New Year 2018 is quickly approaching and the retail environment is as fast-paced and challenging as ever. One of the most significant challenges around this time of year for retail managers is effective workforce management. Maximizing the employee performance is a key factor in the success ofRead more

Looking Forward: The State of Retail in 2018 The countdown to 2018 is upon us. Retail has evolved significantly over the past year, which means that we’ve also seen multiple store closings from legacy retailers including: Staples, Banana Republic, Kmart, Sears, Gap, JCPenney, Ann Taylor, Teavana and Gymboree, among others. While uninspired reporters are callingRead more

Overview: We are well into the holiday rush and a few things have already become apparent about consumer shopping patterns. First, is that Black Friday doesn’t have the pull it once did for brick and mortar retailers. CNN reports a decrease in Black Friday foot traffic of less than 1 percent, compared to a 16.9Read more

Sales-Boosting Retail Store Tips for the Holiday Season This year’s holiday season has arrived and early forecasts predict strong sales for retailers. With consumer spending expected to be on the rise, it’s important for retail stores to be adequately prepared to sell, sell, and sell some more. If your goal is to maximize your salesRead more

Combat Homelessness: For the fourth year in a row, Advantage2Retail is giving back to the community, donating generously to two worthy charities that seek to combat, and ultimately end, homelessness on the streets of Montreal. The Old Brewery Mission: For over 125 years, the Old Brewey Mission Foundation has worked tireless to aid the homelessRead more

4 Ways Retail Consultants Provide Value In an industry as fiercely competitive as retail, effectively contending with your competitors is critical to the survival of your business. In this regard, the help of an outside expert can often be invaluable. For many small-to-medium size retailers, consulting can be a cost-effective way to uncover solutions thatRead more