You store could be selling products customers want and need. And yet, you could still be struggling to drive sales. Ever considered how your products are placed in your store? The strategic arrangement of products on your shelves, to increase your sales, is called a planogram. A planogram is a diagram that shows how and… Continue reading 6 Ways for Malaysian Store Owners to Increase Sales with Better Shelf Placements
There are few key takeaways from Zara’s success that Filipino retailers can incorporate into their business. The first thing to note is that electronic commerce is rapidly gaining traction among consumers in the Philippines. Thus traditional brick-and-mortar retailers are in the best position to take advantage of this revolution, according to the Philippine Retailers Association.… Continue reading Filipino Retailers: 3 Takeaways from Zara’s Success
More often than not, stores find themselves storing excess inventory. Excess inventory is when you have an overstock of merchandise or products in your store. There are many reasons why this can happen. Common causes of this typically include: No buying plan for the arrival of fresh merchandise. Stocking large quantities of merchandise based on… Continue reading 4 Simple Ways Stores in Malaysia Can Unlock Cash in the Inventory
As small business owners it’s important to monitor the cash flow of your restaurant business.
We’ve got you covered with these 4 tips that are sure to help you monitor your businesses cash flow so that you’ll always have reserves!
The Japanese culture has always been held with high regard, be it their etiquette, business or technology advancements. Japanese retailers have been at the top of their game for years now. Driving store visits seem to hardly be an issue for them, while the rest of us here are wondering what their big secret is!… Continue reading How Japanese Retailers Drive Store Visits in Malaysia
As a business owner, we understand that running a business is a tedious but rewarding job. We know you’re doing a lot already so kudos to that! So maybe your business is up and running, and has been for the past couple of years. Are you aware if your business has a solid brand and… Continue reading Building Brand Loyalty in Malaysia: 3 Simple Ways that Actually Work
One of the best things that I like about working with developers is that in most situations, I am not asked a question – where do I get a good idea. In most of the situations, developers have figured out more than one idea to work on and in all probabilities, they want to work… Continue reading What makes a good side-project idea?
Consumers are increasingly expecting to be able to pay via credit card and online payment gateways. Credit card and online payment options undoubtedly provide a host of advantages. They help to attract more customers, considerably broadening customer capture. They are also responsible for producing high revenue. Customers tend to purchase more when the effect of… Continue reading What Retailers Need to Know before Accepting Payment Gateways in Malaysia
Compare the shopping landscape of today to that of fifteen, ten, or even five years ago and you’ll find a completely different ecosystem today. It is, therefore, not surprising for many to question if brick-and-mortar stores will ever disappear sometime in the future due to the prevalence of online shopping. This could be true to… Continue reading Will brick-and-mortar stores ever disappear? Not likely, but the next move should be to bridge the gap between physical and online shopping
With rapid digitalisation paving the way for e-commerce, the idea of dumping brick-and-mortar retail for online retail sounds all the more convincing. Retail no longer requires opening a storefront! Before you heave a sigh of relief, note that this newfound convenience comes with a price. And that means more competition! Here are four solid reasons… Continue reading Why E-commerce is Way More Competitive than Offline Retail
