Scruffty

We are pleased to share another heartwarming holiday story written by our good friend and customer, Jann O’Leary CostaMany years ago, I lost an Airedale. He was very friendly, and I assume someone just picked him up. I hope so, I looked for him f

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Retailtainment and how to employ it during covid

What is retailtainment?  It’s a word that is being thrown around more and more as shopping venues continue to increase.  According to Wikipedia, "Retailtainment is retail marketing as entertainment".  In his book, Enchanting a Disen

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​Does Price Equal Value?

During these challenging Covid times it is especially important to make sure you are operating your store at a profit. If you aren’t at least covering all your costs, the doors will not be able to stay open, no matter how many federal grants you wer

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Good Hiring Practices during Covid

Everyone I speak to this summer is shorthanded. Stores are having to shorten hours or close for an entire day during the week. Manufacturers, including us, are slower with their turn around times from order to shipment. The shipping companies

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