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Sweet Sales

What could be simpler than using decorative candy boxes to showcase sweet trinkets and other goodies. Watch editor Susan Wagner and stylist Nancy Borsodi show you how. Sometimes the best displays are the simplest ones. Join...

Fabulous Fire Hydrant

Posted by Smart Retailer | Display |

Let editor Susan Wagner and stylist Nancy Borsodi show you how to make this red-hot fire hydrant display to showcase your pet products. Learn step by step how to create a fire-hydrant bin out of everyday hardware...

Vignettes in Stores

Posted by Smart Retailer | Display |

Creating room scenes and vignettes in your store can be as simply as hanging some shutters or placing stone on the floor. Watch as editor Susan Wagner and stylist Nancy Borsodi share some of their room-setting tips. It can be...

Topiary Treasures

Posted by Smart Retailer | Display |

Think beyond the ordinary to create unique display pieces. Editor Susan Wagner and stylist Nancy Borsodi show you how to use metal topiaries to “plant” unique jewelry displays. Everyday objects can be used in...

Fairy Gardens – A Tiny Trend with Big Appeal

Posted by Smart Retailer | Featured Products |

Assistant Editor Jessica Moorman discusses the new hot trend of fairy gardens.

Keeping Retail Alive and Well

Posted by Smart Retailer | Retail Management |

Happy New Year! The holiday season has come and gone and we are looking forward to a big year....

Selling Sand & Sun

Posted by Smart Retailer | Featured Products |

Coastal looks continues to be strong for many retailers. By Jason Duarte The coastal look...

Don’t Be Afraid to DREAM!

Posted by Smart Retailer | Retail Management |

First, let me give a nod of support to Country Business as it transforms to Smart Retailer. I...

YUM! How to Create a Sensational Sampling Table

Posted by Smart Retailer | Display |

Sampling can help specialty food sales soar. Smart Retailer/Country Business magazine editor Susan Wagner and stylist Nancy Borsodi share tips on how to create a sampling table that’s visually appealing and helps sell more...

Creative Store Displays from the Atlanta Gift & Home Furnishings Market

Posted by Smart Retailer | Display |

An inspirational look at the creative merchandise displays from different manufacturers at the AmericasMart showrooms in Atlanta, July 2011. From Country Business/Smart Retailer...

Know the Code – How to Use QR Codes and Tags to Instantly Connect With Your Customer

Posted by Smart Retailer | Technology |

A how-to demo video on QR codes and Microsoft Tags and how they can be used in business. Presented by Susan Wagner, Editor of Smart Retailer/Country Business magazine.

How Do You Clear Out Last Year’s Inventory?

Posted by Smart Retailer | Marketing |

In this questioning time of retail, economy, and how the country is going; we all have one thing in common. We love a NEW YEAR. It brings with it all sorts of new promises, new ideas, new outlooks, things that just are going to...