Subject: RRG Weekly Update - 090510
RetailSmartResults - Weekly Digest
posted by DennisPrice on Saturday, May 9th 2009 @ 4:14 PM
RRG Weekly Update
Retail Tip of the Week
We have posted our second Retail Tip of the week here - and you can watch it there. This week we talk about reference stores.
Retail Resources
The site we found with some useful templates - uploaded in the 'File Sharing' app is Restaurant Coaching Solutions. Check them out for some more free goodies.
Retailing in the News
- One in every 11 people shoplifts - making off with $35 million a day from retailers
- Forrester forecasts that US online retail sales in 2009 would grow by 11 percent to $156 billion
New on RetailSmartResults
We've uploaded two (long) videos.
- A Presentation by Schultz - Chairman/CEO of Starbucks on how to build a global brand
- An interview of Charlie Lin on the amazing Zappos story.
Also courtesy Restaurant Consultant and their website, some more free tools and templates.
- Mapping a wine list
- Increasing you average 'sale' in restaurants (manipulates covers and prices)
Things we liked on the Net
Some of the most creative print ads you will see anywhere. Check this out.
Thought(s) for the Week
This week, these 8 leadership insights from Nelson Mandela. Read the TIME piece for the full article. Really Inspiring.
- Courage is not the absence of fear — it's inspiring others to move beyond it
- Lead from the front — but don't leave your base behind
- Lead from the back — and let others believe they are in front
- Know your enemy — and learn about his favorite sport
- Keep your friends close — and your rivals even closer
- Appearances matter — and remember to smile
- Nothing is black or white
- Quitting is leading too
Remember...Get Smart, Have Fun.
Take care
Dennis & Moonyeen
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