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Learn how to make the most out of your specialty retail program, from finding innovative merchants with exciting products, to utilizing all available space. Includes a discussion of seasonal vs. year-round tenants.

This intensive audio seminar (recorded at SPREE 2007) for the beginner retailer includes such topics as choosing products, selecting locations, managing inventory, financing options, hiring and managing employees and establishing relationships with mall management.

SpecialtyRetail.com understands that hiring is a tough job. To that end, we had Specialty Retail Report Publisher and CEO Patricia Norins write a 22-page Guide to Staffing. Why? Because the right staff can make the difference between an average sales season and a hugely profitable one.

If you are like most specialty retailers, one of your toughest challenges – and the one you need the most help with – can be summed up in one word: staffing. This is the first in a series of audio conferences to discover effective techniques used to find and motivate talented staffers, whether temporary or permanent, and just in time for the upcoming holiday season!

If you are like most specialty retailers, one of your toughest challenges – and the one you need the most help with – can be summed up in one word: staffing. This is the first in a series of audio conferences to discover effective techniques used to find and motivate talented staffers, whether temporary or permanent, and just in time for the upcoming holiday season!

Ultimate Guide to Specialty Retail is a 277-page book complete with detailed information and step-by-step guidelines for starting a cart or kiosk business. From determining the dynamic retail concept to marketing and sales strategies, Ultimate Guide to Specialty Retail is the only comprehensive resource for beginning specialty retail entrepreneurs.