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My name is Martin Bower and I’ve been in the retail industry for over 30 years. I created this blog to share my passion and insights. The Internet didn’t exist when I started so I share the lessons learned along the way to help “pass it on” and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.

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Why Your Corporate Space Needs Large Mirrors

Why Your Corporate Space Needs Large Mirrors

Interior designers are always using mirrors in a variety of ways to create focal points, add the illusion of space, and increase the level of light in a room.The same principles and design tricks …

Technologies Physical Stores Should Take Advantage of in 2021

Technologies Physical Stores Should Take Advantage of in 2021

One of the industries that have been hit the hardest by the ongoing global health crisis is retail. The safety concerns due to the pandemic have left most, if not all, physical retail stores with no c…

Cannabis Industry Business Opportunities 2021

Cannabis Industry Business Opportunities 2021

The cannabis industry has taken off in recent years with lots of interest by consumers and even more so by entrepreneurs, who are finally able to turn their passion for pot into a legitimate business.…

How to Increase Unexpected Purchases in Your Store

How to Increase Unexpected Purchases in Your Store

Unexpected purchases are often the items that add the most profitability to your retail store. If you rely on only purchases backed by careful calculations and analytics, a lot of opportunities to mak…

7 Tips to Negotiate a Better Retail Store Lease

7 Tips to Negotiate a Better Retail Store Lease

Commercial leases tend to get pretty complicated, and there are many details to keep in mind when trying to negotiate a better price. From the flexibility of choosing to make a deal with an independen…

How to Choose The Best Email Marketing System For Your Business

How to Choose The Best Email Marketing System For Your Business

Email marketing is one of the most essential initiatives for promoting a retail business, regardless of whether your store is online or brick and mortar. There’s no better way to regularly communica…

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