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We all know that running a furniture or mattress store isn’t just about the products—it’s about creating an experience that keeps customers coming back and choosing you over the competition. But with so many moving parts, it’s easy to feel like you’re missing out on ways to truly maximize your business growth. That’s why I’m excited about our upcoming seminar at High Point (High Point Market Authority), "Beyond the Headboard". We’re not just talking about sales tactics. We’re diving into real strategies—like how to use top-of-bed products to increase your average order value, create eye-catching displays, and position your store as a go-to destination in your market. And trust me, these are more than ideas. They’re strategies that have worked for others in your exact situation—and they can work for you too. If this resonates with you, join us and let’s explore how to make these insights work for your business. Spaces are limited, so don’t wait—RSVP today!

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Here's Kitchens & Bathrooms News 6 Top Takeaways from Kbb Birmingham, which will impact retailers' businesses over the next two years. What are your thoughts?

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Our Retail Dilemma: Welcome to our salon 'Sakers' and The Birth of Callo When we took on a small, unique salon space 2.5 years ago, we had a clear vision: to create an intimate, spacious, and homely experience for our clients. Quite the challenge, considering this was once an office inside a country club! We quickly realised that filling our space with shelves of retail stock would not only take up valuable room but disrupt the atmosphere we worked so hard to build. So, we made the decision to rule out traditional retail displays. But how could we still offer our clients the products they love without the clutter? We assumed there’d be a simple solution—but we were wrong. There were no systems available to seamlessly allow clients to order our recommendations without physically stocking products or asking them to go online themselves. This was frustrating not only for us but for our clients too. That’s when the lightbulb moment hit—and Callo was born! #salonlife #businessinnovation #retaildilemma #Callo

Our Retail Dilemma: Welcome to our salon 'Sakers' and The Birth of Callo When we took on a small, unique salon space 2.5 years ago, we had a clear vision: to create an intimate, spacious, and homely experience for our clients. Quite the challenge, considering this was once an office inside a country club! We quickly realised that filling our space with shelves of retail stock would not only take up valuable room but disrupt the atmosphere we worked so hard to build. So, we made the decision to rule out traditional retail displays. But how could we still offer our clients the products they love without the clutter? We assumed there’d be a simple solution—but we were wrong. There were no systems available to seamlessly allow clients to order our recommendations without physically stocking products or asking them to go online themselves. This was frustrating not only for us but for our clients too. That’s when the lightbulb moment hit—and Callo was born! #salonlife #businessinnovation #retaildilemma #Callo

I'm not shocked to read rooms+spaces went from dozens of stores to just two. In retail, you win on either price, convenience, selection, or experience. The massive location I visited when it first opened carried basically the same products I could find at my local Walmart.... but at 3x the price. The stores weren't particularly convenient in terms of either hours or location... ... and although the store was practically deserted when I visited, I wasn't approached by any of the staff members working to see if I needed any help. Not even once. Translation? They aren't winning on ANY of the four retail value propositions. I give kudos to Doug Putman for trying something new and "swinging for the fences" when everybody else was shuttering stores. I'd argue we need more of that bold, entrepreneurial thinking in Canada. But I think Rooms+Spaces is a failed experiment... ... and that moving them into Toys R Us stores is a huge mistake. I wouldn't waste valuable real estate in a toy store trying to sell houseware items; that's not why people are visiting a toy store. (And if they do see something they like, at three times the price they can get it elsewhere, they'll just pull out their phones and order it from Amazon.) Instead, I'd use that space to make the toy shopping an EXPERIENCE. ➡ Places to play, not just rows upon rows of boxed toys on shelf... ➡ Interactive displays versus static signage... ➡ A loyalty program that can be used to unlock special in-store activities... Have a read of Tara Deschamps' article, and let me know your thoughts. (And a h/t to Grant Packard for his insights in this piece.)