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Smart Moves Even a wobbly economy is no match for our 2009 Top Retailers, who share their strategies for buoying business and positioning themselves for a strong 2010. NICHE ...Read More »
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BEST ADVERTISING/DIRECT MAIL CAMPAIGN Village Artisans Gallery P.J. Heyman, owner Boiling Springs, Pa. ...Read More »
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Timothy’s Gallery

Carolyn Luce, owner Winter Park, Fla. How do this year’s sales compare to recent years’? Are you seeing a consistent decline or a slow improvement? As is ...Read More »
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TOP RETAILER/BEST WEBSITE Spectrum Art & Jewelry Star Sosa, owner Wilmington, N.C. ...Read More »
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TOP RETAILER Our best year was 2006. Since then, we have seen a consistent decline of revenue. Six percent the first year, 8% the second, and this year ...Read More »
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BEST VISUAL MERCHANDISING Poppy Barbara McCormick, owner Columbia, Mo. Have you reduced your inventory levels? What needs to happen before ...Read More »
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TOP RETAILER We saw declining sales beginning in October 2007, and 2008 was our worst year in 12 years. ...Read More »
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TOP RETAILER Overall, we have reduced inventory. Since early 2008, we have decreased some artists’ works, but have increased others. ...Read More »