Do you know what the best-selling item has been in the past year at PBK? You are probably thinking one of the box signs, right?? Well, believe it or not, it is actually the #25101 “OMG my mother was right about everything” dish towel! The #2 best-selling … Continue reading
I am sure many of you have experienced this trick at larger retailers. Why not introduce a similar promo at your own store? The goal is to increase the number of times your customers visit your store. You may have a very detailed Point of Sale system … Continue reading
Twist of Faith – The Story of Anne Beiler, Founder of Auntie Anne’s Pretzels I am sure many of you have enjoyed a buttery, Auntie Anne’s soft pretzel in your travels. Did you know that Anne Beiler is from right here in Lancaster County? I was honored to … Continue reading
Moon Shiners are one of our best selling products. Check out this video for some creative ideas on how to use them. … Continue reading
April marks the opening day of Major League Baseball. Host a weekend event to celebrate! Your sale headline could be “Hit a Home Run with a Gift from XXX”. You could feature specific items on sale that you need to clear out to make way for new … Continue reading
Think About: By Andrea Syverson This book is another easy read, my usual preference since I only have small snippets of time to read. There are 77 creative prompts of innovative, verb-saturated examples that will help lead you to challenge yourself. Some of the verbs will make … Continue reading
In two short minutes let me show you 4 ways to keep a fresh, fast and functional selling towel rack displayed in your store. Sometimes it’s the little tips that make us so successful. … Continue reading
Book of the Month: The 100 Simple Secrets of Happy People by: David Niven, Ph.D. One hundred practices, attitudes, and habits for happiness to transform a ho-hum existence into a full and happy life. I love the simplicity of this book and how the simple things can … Continue reading
Bring the feeling of spring into your shop, and set the stage for a refreshing new shopping season! Take a look at our artist Cathy Heck’s new Spring Collection (pages 334-335 in the 2015 Catalog). These brand-new designs are sure to brighten up your product offerings. Your … Continue reading
The Fred Factor by Mark Sanborn This book is a quick read, which is how I like them, but such a powerful little book… I have been in the gift industry personally for almost 30 years! I was a buyer for 10 years at my mom’s gift … Continue reading