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If Hamlet were a shopkeeper instead of the Prince of Denmark, and lived today, this would be his soliloquy.  »

I often hear people say, ¿You can¿t really teach someone how to be a great service provider; people are either born that way or they¿re not.¿ This makes me smile and shake my head.  »

TransFair USA ¿ the U.S. certifying agency for Fair Trade Certified products ¿ along with retailers, product licensees and grass-roots coalitions across the nation will promote Fair Trade Certified consumer awareness this month in conjunction with National Fair Trade Month.  »

Mr. Darman was an economic advisor to George Bush pere. His quote was in reference to a tax increase ¿ make that a revenue enhancement ¿ that his boss was proposing. He didn¿t want to use the word tax increase so he called it a duck.  »

In our September column, we discussed driving sales via effective merchandising tactics. By cross-merchandising, you can stimulate interest in items which may have otherwise remained on the shelf, thereby increasing incremental profit levels. »

Choosing the perfect gift for the holidays for family and friends is a challenging task for your customers. Choosing the perfect inventory for your customers¿ gift-giving needs is equally as difficult. »

In our August column, we revealed the strong relationship between shopping list usage and spending. Data from our second annual supermarket shopper traffic study indicate that customers who shop with a list spend 41 percent more than those who simply ¿wing it.¿ In this September tip, we will usher in the fall with a tip we hope leads to increased sales for you as well. »