Target Goes Green?
@ScalingRetail www.ScalingRetail.com Target and Walmart are increasing their eco product assortment. Are you a small business with an eco/sustainable product line? Pricing…
What will happen to unsold fashion products (dresses, etc) after a sale?
Answer by Syama Meagher: After a product has been exhausted (multiple POS’s and Markdowns), retailers will often ask brands to buy back or…
Amex Women CEO BootCamp Roundup
Yesterday Scaling Retail participated in the American Express Open Forum CEO BootCamp for women in Los Angeles. We met with dozens of small…
How does Ross manage to sell branded products at such a low price? Is Ross good for buying branded suitcases?
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If a company offers a Groupon, does that mean its business is doing badly?
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Why Is E-Commerce Such a Hot Area in Venture Capital Now?
Answer by Elizabeth Knopf: I kind of over did it on this one, but it’s stuff I think and get excited about, participate…
Where can I find a great example of a drop ship agreement as a model (that is beneficial to me, the retailer)?
I’m a startup founder and was advised to find an existing agreement online that favors the retailer, then edit as needed and finish…
Could it be profitable for an online retail store to work with the international drop-shipping model?
Answer by Syama Meagher: could be very expensive and eat into your margins. Why? Lets say you retail the item for $100. You…
Video: Saks Goes Global- Next Stop India
www.ScalingRetail.com @ScalingRetail Saks is thinking of going global…is India next? As a small business how can you expand into an international marketplace?…
When Starting a Retail Store, How Should I Approach Labels to Sell Their Products?
Answer by Syama Meagher: Here are a couple things to think about when starting one’s own retail store – a brick-and-mortar store… Demographics:…