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Many Monday morning meetings focus on observations made by management during weekend visits to the competition. These observations usually focus on what the competition is… Read More
Many Monday morning meetings focus on observations made by management during weekend visits to the competition. These observations usually focus on what the competition is… Read More
During conversations on sustainability in the boardroom, the topic of donating out-of-date, or over-ordered, or unsalable merchandise is often discussed. Management also looks at this… Read More
During the third month of the summer selling season, much of the strategy revolves around preparation for back-to-school. Meetings primarily focus on the store’s “other”… Read More
Sometimes during a planning session, the topic of store-wide promotions around a common theme, such as Tropical Days, Harvest Fest, Back to School, etc., is… Read More
As young adults graduate from high school and college and begin looking for new careers, discussion in the Monday meetings turns to the need to… Read More
Following the Easter holiday, the strategy meetings that management schedules concentrate on other departments, not produce. This is because summer is coming and produce dominates… Read More
The North Carolina-based natural foods retailer enters produce, grocery arena. The newest store opened by a Tar Heel state retailer attempts to break through to… Read More
During conversations with management concerning attendance at industry trade shows, the question often comes up from management as to why it is necessary to attend… Read More
The Monday morning meeting is a well-established tradition in the retail industry. It combines anxiety and dread into a structured recap of the previous week’s… Read More
Come every January, Monday morning meetings generally turn to the subject of executing the plans and merchandising strategy for the New Year. Occasionally, a brave… Read More