Blog by Palm Tree Retail Store Consultants
As a retail store owner, you already know that every penny counts—especially when it comes to card processing fees. A case now before the U.S. Supreme Court—Corner Post v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve—could have a huge impact on the swipe fees you pay every day on debit card transaction...
Dear Rachael,
I'm writing with a plea.
My store… it feels like a runaway train. I pour every ounce of energy into it. I’m the first one in, the last one out. But instead of feeling like the captain of my ship, I feel like a barnacle hanging on for dear life as it barrels down the tracks.
I’m missing fa...
For most store owners, theft has always been part of the business. You manage inventory shrink, train your team, and stay vigilant on the sales floor. But what’s happening across the U.S. right now is no longer just petty shoplifting. It’s something much larger—and far more dangerous.
Spring Break is calling! The sun is shining, the days are longer, and you're dreaming of a well-deserved break. But as a store owner, the thought of leaving your business can feel more like a fantasy than a reality. The fear of things falling apart in your absence is real.
But what if you could actua...
You've probably heard "big data" thrown around like confetti at a store opening, but as an independent retailer, you might be thinking, "Sure, that's great for Amazon, but what about my corner shop?" Well, pull up a chair, because I'm about to show you how your point-of-sale syst...