by Macala Rose | Oct 10, 2025 | Retail News
Five years ago, we began to cover the growing interest in self-care and the sales of products related to self-care. Today, Google Search Trends continues to show ever increasing numbers of self-care related searches. Men and women of all age ranges believe that...
by Macala Rose | Oct 5, 2025 | Retail News
With restaurant prices rising and community back in style, your customers are finding comfort—and creativity—at home. Here’s how to help them thrive as #homechefs. Back in 2020, the pandemic turned many of us into home chefs out of necessity. Fast forward to...
by Macala Rose | Sep 12, 2025 | Brick & Mortar
There are M&M’s, and then there are M&M&M’s. In retail, this trio of M’s is stands for Markdowns, Markups, and Margins. These are the three “Ms” that matter the most – and when understood and implemented correctly, their taste can be just as...
by Macala Rose | Aug 27, 2025 | podcasts
What if every purchase in your store didn’t just drive sales — but changed a life? In an episode of Retail Revelations: Inside the Deal, Senior Vice President of Retail Operations for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles Angy Smith spoke with ASD Market Week...
by Macala Rose | Aug 18, 2025 | podcasts
In the high-pressure world of retail buying, Tony Chinn stands out not just for his impressive track record — but for the enthusiasm and optimism that fuels his approach. In a captivating episode of ASD Market Week’s YouTube series, Retail Revelations: Inside...
