Leading by example basically means role modeling expected behaviors, in everything you do. It means being in an ‘on stage’ frame of mind at all times. The Highly Successful Retail Managers (HSRM) is always aware of the fact that his or her appearance, demeanor,…
How to Lift Your Retail Spirits During Slow Times All we hear these days is how bad the last few months of this year are going to be. The National Retail Federation, in the United States, is predicting an increase of approximately 4% over…
Morale Hygiene We know, through survey results, that motivating employees is very high on the list of challenges faced by retailers. It’s no wonder that motivation is very important when you think about the fact that your store employees are meeting your customers every…
Who Else Wants to Crush it This Year? Well, You Too Can Maximize Revenues & Profits to Make Big Money from Your Stores Just by Throwing Those Proverbial Monkeys Back to Where they Rightfully Belong. Oh ya, it’s all about the Monkeys! Find out…
Tough Times at Retail – What Can You Do? Retailers in many parts of the world are entering their busiest, most hectic and usually most profitable time of year. For those retailers these last few weeks of the year are the ones that can…
Educate store personnel regarding Head Office functions….and vice versa! At DMSRetail Inc. we’re strong believers in educating others by sharing information for the benefit of everyone in the organization. Where there is ignorance, there is speculation. And speculation is not necessarily a good thing….
You know who they are. Their names may have already popped into your head. Every company has them. Some retail companies have quite a lot of them. So, who are they? ‘Retail H.O. Darlings’ are Store Managers who, seemingly, work tirelessly to impress. Their…
By putting the quick tips below into action at your store(s), the motivation you need to achieve your performance levels will be easier to get: Clarity of Objectives Vague goals kill motivation. Without a clear and concise target to reach for, your staff can’t possibly trigger their…