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Consulting firm Retail Smart Guys (RSG), which provides open-to-buy and inventory planning, is now offering a retail recruiting service just in time to help specialty retailers staff up for the holiday season.

RSG decided to add a new division specializing in recruiting to its suite of services after several clients reported that they “would do anything to find good salespeople.” Dan Jablons, president of Retail Smart Guys, said, “We are always looking for ways to help our customers’ businesses.

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Retail can be a very tough business.  There are lots of pressures, lots of things to do, problems to solve, customers to help, employees to coach, vendors to negotiate with, and that's just before lunch on Monday!

All of us who are part of Retail Smart Guys provide open to buy planning, sure.  But we also find that we have to help in other areas of the business, too.  As retail consultants who are in retail stores every day of our lives, we see the good, the bad, and the ugly in this business.  W

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Never fail another interview!

The Image Academy are launching a brand new comprehensive workshop “Dress for

Success” to help people polish their professional image and equip them with the necessary

skills to making a lasting positive impression and help their business image on a day-to-day

basis.

In the current economic climate anyone out there looking for a job is under double

pressure. There are less career opportunities available which makes the competition even

tougher. So no wonder that sometimes employers judge the candidate

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About a month ago now, I had contacted Hal Bastian, who is the Senior Vice President & Director of Economic Development for the Downtown Center Business Improvement District. He’s an incredible man, and he has tons of great ideas to bring business to downtown LA. Retail Smart Guys is going to be working with him in some aspect (in fact, we are doing an event there on June 24, more on that soon…).

Hal invited us to take a tour of downtown LA that he does monthly. I signed up because I realized tha

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I'd like to tell you that this idea came to me while "contemplating in my study" or something as academic and erudite as that. Truth is, it just sorta came to me while working with a prospective client. And after it hit me, I realized that this is the basis for survival for all of us.

The person I was working with was in tears. Too many bills, not enough sales, and their retail business was in great danger. This person was in a constant state of unbridled worry, sleepless nights, and economic tor

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A lot of our clients ask us about taking on consignment goods. At first, this seems like a dream come true - you get goods in the store that you don't have to pay for until they sell. And if they don't sell, you just send them back. Great, right? Well, maybe...

There are a few definite downsides to consignment goods that retailers should be aware of:
- Sure, you can send the goods back, but that means you are paying double freight for stuff that didn't sell.
- What is the cost to you to have your s

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You know you’re supposed to be blogging, but you’re not. You don’t have time, and besides you’re a retailer not a writer. We get it. That’s why you should let us blog for you.


All you have to do is send us a little info about what you want to promote. We'll write the post for you, send it to you to approve, and then post it on your blog and several other blogs and forums on the internet.


What if you don't have a blog? Then we'll make one for you, free of charge.


Better still, each blog post is so r

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We got a lot of great response to the launch of www.retailblogging.com. We also got a lot of questions. So I figured I'd answer them all in this post.

WRITING: The writing is being done by a professional writer and editor, who has many years of experience in fashion magazines. Her writing is stellar, and if you'd like to see samples of it you can check out her own blog at stuff2eat.blogspot.com.

POSTING: If you have already set up your own blog, we post to that. If you don't have a blog but want o

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Retail Smart Guys, a consulting firm specializing in assisting independent retail stores and boutiques with inventory planning, marketing, and systems, announced today that Jonathan Schwartz has joined the company. Schwartz will be providing consulting services to specialty retailers in the metro New York-New Jersey area.

“I’ve known Jonathan Schwartz for more than 20 years, and it is a ‘dream come true’ for me to work with him,” said Dan Jablons, founder of Retail Smart Guys. “Jonathan has an

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The S.M.A.R.T. Way to Care For Your Skin

I'll admit it; I'm terrible when it comes to caring for my skin. Sure I wash it daily and I've always been good at limiting the amount of makeup I put on, but I've never been able to go the extra mile. Exfoliation is like a foreign word to me. Naturally, I've tried it several times and even seen reasonable results, but I've never been able to make it a regular habit.Recently, I made the decision to take better care of my skin. Having said similar things to myself before, I knew I would have to b
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There are days when everything seems normal. Then, some days mark important moments for all of us, moments that are etched forever in our memory. Be it getting your dream job or celebrating a birthday - these days are filled with excitement, happiness, and wonder!

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Every woman is unique, you know it, and you live it. And a stunning watch will only set you apart from the crowd. But choosing the right watch for the right moment does not need to be a difficult task. Selecting watches based on the occ

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Which Wrist to Wear Your Watch On?

Every piece of luxury and fashion seems to have a set of unspoken and unwritten rules of how, where, and when to wear it. Just like all other accessories, there are specific rules for wearing a watch too. It’s not as simple as snapping a watch on your wrist. Several questions may be taunting your brain at the sight of an attractive watch, like, should we wear a watch first of all? If so, on which hand? Does it matter if I am right-handed or left-handed, a man or a woman? Let’s see what the rules

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How to Celebrate Holi in Style

Holi is a festival that is celebrated with great enthusiasm in every significant part of the country. The coronavirus pandemic dulled the celebrations last year, but people are ready to make up for it this year. With double the fun, music, dance, and colors, everyone is eagerly waiting for this festival of colors to arrive. To make it even more special, you can buy luxury watches online in India and gift them to your loved ones.

Are you ready to celebrate Holi at home in a grand manner? Here are

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There are so many celebrations to participate in during this festive season. Of course, you desire to look stylish and elegant for each of them. With a countless list of activities, each of which requires a different dress code, picking your Christmas party wholesale womens clothing has never been so exciting. This is the time of the year for you to dress up, go out, and have a good time while celebrating. No matter the event requires a casual, formal, business, or festive dress code, we have go

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How to Increase Battery Life in Smartwatches

Many smartwatches often run out of battery fast, despite having a powerful battery. This can be very annoying as charging it time and again is difficult. If you are buying a smartwatch in India, follow the tips mentioned below to increase your smart watch’s battery life:

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Block App notifications

If you manage your app notifications and block the ones you do not require, it will boost your smart watch’s battery life. This is because every time the watch receives a notification, it vibrates and the s

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How to Buy a Tough Watch

Tough watches are in vogue and durability is one of the leading reasons for their high demand. Existing for decades, these watches open new possibilities for the wearer. These are the best watches to buy in India with a plethora of options to choose from in all niches including military usage. How much you would need to spend will depend on the model you opt for. Possessing the ultimate blend of advanced technology and stylish looks, these watches are a perfect addition to your wardrobe.

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Easy Tips to Keep Your Watch New-Like

There comes a time when the charm your watch possessed when it was initially bought fades away. It may be a watch you wear regularly, a speculative timepiece waiting to be flipped, or one of the best watches for men in India that you are saving to pass on to the next generation. One thing that each one of us wants is to keep the watch new-like forever. Sounds like a tedious task, but actually isn’t. With just a few tips and hacks, you can keep your watch looking beautiful for a very long time to

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Tips to Find an Ideal Watch

Are you planning to buy a watch that perfectly complements your wrist, your lifestyle, and your wardrobe? Then the chances are that you will be left confused, considering the variety of wristwatch brands in India. Finding the right watch is not an uphill task if you know the process and keep a few considerations in mind. Here are some of the practical tips to help you find a watch that is custom made for you:

1. Spend a good time thinking about the features you would want in your watch. While doi

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Your Guide to Buy the Watch That Fits Your Style

It is for a fact that buying a watch can be the easiest impulse purchase. However, at some point, whether you're a man or a woman, you're more likely to crave for something more impressive. Whether you're dressed in a suit, a cocktail dress, or Bermuda shorts, a fine timepiece can cap off almost any outfit.

For women, a watch acts as an accompaniment to other pieces of jewelry by ideally syncing up with her style along with other accessories choices for the day. So, if you're wearing a gold neckl

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Easy Tips to Keep Your Watch New-Like

There comes a time when the charm your watch possessed when it was initially bought fades away. It may be a watch you wear regularly, a speculative timepiece waiting to be flipped, or one of the best watches for men in India that you are saving to pass on to the next generation. One thing that each one of us wants is to keep the watch new-like forever. Sounds like a tedious task, but actually isn’t. With just a few tips and hacks, you can keep your watch looking beautiful for a very long time to

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