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Wrapping Up: September 2026 (opens the original)
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Dear Retail Details subscribers: Here’s your September 2026 recap, including display inspirations, news and a brand new poll. CONTENTS:September 2026 RecapBreaking News + 2026 Holiday Outlook ReportRetail Poll + ResultsDisplay Inspirations + Pro Tips September Recap: According to our newsletter stats and analytics, the most “read” retail tips articles in September were <a href="https://retaildetails.substack.com/p/mixed-signals-from-c
Mixed signals from customers: (opens the original)
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It doesn’t matter if you display Valentine’s Day products on January 1 or Halloween items on July 1, some customers will comment about it being too early.<img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="666" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/f
Five of my favorite tips for retailers: (opens the original)
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Want to increase customers and sales? Here are a few quick and easy tips:If you want more people to “like” your social media posts, spend some time liking and following others. Engagement goes both ways. (BTW: Do you follow @RetailDetails on Instagram?)Your store-versary or milestones are newsworthy events. Approach local press, including online media, popular local blogs, podcasts and newsletters like one produced by your local Chamber of Commerce or merchant association. Include fun facts,
Decoding Customers Beyond the “Spend”: (opens the original)
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Knowing your numbers is extremely important, but knowing your customer is more likely to predict the long-term success of your retail store. In this article, I will share specific behaviors to look for when studying your customers and what the observations actually mean. If I were to spend several days observing the customers in your store, I could easily spot the behaviors and friction points that indicate where your store layout, product mix and employee engagement either falls short or promot
Pros and Cons of BNPL for Retail Stores (opens the original)
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Businesses that offer Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) as a payment method are hoping to attract new customers, boost sales, and improve the customer experience, but it comes with costs and concerns. This newsletter includes current research and a list of pros and cons to help you decide if it’s a viable option for your retail store.<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cj2D!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s
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