by Ben Simms | May 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
We have entered a subscription economy. You probably have several subscriptions yourself as a consumer. And more than likely, at least some portion of the software and technology your business uses is subscription-based. But it’s not just limited to technology...
by Mark Doornbosch | Apr 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
Don’t Succumb to Retail Data Addiction “Success is about competing in the relationship dimension. Not as an alternative to having a competitive product or reasonable price— but as a differentiator.” – Bob Thompson, CEO, CustomerThink Corp. To understand your...
by Sarah Nicholas | Apr 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
Have you ever put your fingers in the nostril of a white tiger to help him breathe while he’s in surgery? How about helped sea turtles lay their eggs safely on an island or taken care of a six-month-old Siberian tiger? Witnessed the sunrise from the top of Mount...
by Mark Doornbosch | Apr 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
“Good forecasting requires an understanding of your customer’s behavior.” – Scott Edinger, Speaker and Executive Coach Sales forecasting is a problem for many companies. SO Insights has been tracking measured sales forecast accuracy for many years. Its latest...
by Karen Salamone | Apr 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
“The meeting of preparation with opportunity generates the offspring we call luck.” – Tony Robbins A distinguishing aspect of performing retail organizations is the ability to keep and retain their top retail talent. These organizations focus training on those...
by Mark Doornbosch | Apr 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
“The aim of marketing is to know and understand the customer so well the product or service fits them and sells itself.” – Peter Drucker The scenario in most retail organizations goes like this: Marketing complains that, despite their efforts, retail operations...