RMSA Retail Solutions

Special Webinar Event!

RMSA Editor — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:58:08 +0000

Wednesday, February 22, 2012
11:00 am – 11:45 am Pacific Time

“Ooops. Guess we didn’t plan right when we ordered that merchandise.“
“Our credit card processing cost us how much last month?”
“Why can’t our POS system give me what I want?”

If you’re a retail owner or are in charge of any of the above areas in your company, you’ve probably felt some of these frustrations. Want the inside scoop and little known secrets that can save you a ton of money from three experts that know what it’s like to be in your shoes? Don’t miss this very special complimentary webinar led by retail guru, Harry J. Friedman, and featuring Paul Erickson from RMSA who will take the lead on the Inventory Control message and detail how proper inventory control can bring more profitability to any retail operation, Pat Patterson representing Century Payment will be hosting the segment on Credit Card Processing and Scott Kreisberg from One Step data will be presenting the POS information.

Check out the link below for more information and registration instructions.

http://www.thefriedmangroup.com/email/secrets-webinar/

Cash Flow and Open to Buy

RMSA Editor — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:16:19 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gr1qbK-jpPA

Turn, Turn, Turn

RMSA Editor — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:40:20 +0000

This Article appears in the November/December 2011 issue of Shoe Retailing Today. For more information, please visit the National Shoe Retailers Association @ www.nsra.org.

An Excerpt from this Article:

“‘Turn, Turn, Turn’ should be every retailer’s theme song today. If we put a retail spin on the lyrics, increasing sales volume would undoubtedly be the opening verse. Following would be a refrain on selling inventory more quickly. In other words, faster turn! Notice I did not mention margin. The margin that you maintain is irrelevant if sales are not suffi- cient to cover expenses and merchandise receipts.”

To view this Article in PDF Format, Click Here.

The Power of New

RMSA Editor — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:54:51 +0000

Video Developed in Partnership with ANLA.

Free Friedman Webinar Wednesdays the first Wednesday of each month.

RMSA Editor — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:28:19 +0000

Coming up October 5, 2011:
“Retail Staffing – Does anybody ever get it right?”

With the economy the way it is, staffing is becoming an even bigger issue than in the past. Do retailers have too few or too many salespeople on their sales floor – and how do they know?

Harry Friedman has some great insights on striking the proper balance. Click on the attached link to The Friedman Groups email invitation/landing page with more info and a registration link. http://www.thefriedmangroup.com/email/retail-staffing/

Openings: Retail Analysts

RMSA Editor — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:58:36 +0000

RMSA has openings for Retail Analysts in New York and other major markets. The RMSA analyst works closely with our clients to improve their business performance. A minimum of 5-7 years of retail operations experience and knowledge in retail merchandise management, planning, etc. is required for this position. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the specialty retail sector in their market area, and will have excellent analytical and communication skills.

In this position the analyst will generate new client engagements and provide ongoing support and analysis to current and new customers. Compensation is competitive and is comprised of a base salary plus commission.

RMSA offers a competitive benefits program, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) program and other attractive offerings.

Please contact us at employment@rmsa.com to be considered for this position.

Upcoming Complimentary Retail Webinars

RMSA Editor — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:53:08 +0000

The Friedman Group Complimentary Retail Webinar

Interviewing and Hiring Retail Salespeople – In this information packed retail webinar, international retail authority Harry J. Friedman will reveal the critical steps to hiring great salespeople. Practical, use-them-tomorrow techniques that will give you an edge in interviewing and selecting a team of top performing salespeople. To register your team for this complimentary webinar click on the link below.

Is Your Initial Markup Enough?

RMSA Editor — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:11:16 +0000

The Following Article, written by our own Ritchie Sayner, appears on Independent Retailer’s website.

Excerpt:

“Once we knew the cost, we would make a decision to buy or pass the item. Basing the retail price around the intrinsic value of the merchandise, instead of it’s cost, helped us to increase our initial markup. Perhaps this strategy would work for your store as well.”

Read the Article: Is Your Initial Markup Enough?

Upcoming Seminar – August 1, 2011

RMSA Editor — Tue, 17 May 2011 22:23:12 +0000

Paul Erickson, Senior Vice President of RMSA Retail Solutions, will present “Nine Things We Should Have Learned During the Recent Recession” at the upcoming ASD Trade Show in Las Vegas. Paul will present this seminar twice; 9 AM and noon on August 1.

The presentation examines numerous important good habits and bad habits retailers need to identify. The topics cover everything from training and motivating your sales staff, enhancing your customer relationships, negotiating with your vendors, improving cash flow, stopping overbuying, increasing gross profit dollars and using an effective open-to-buy system.

The presentation teaches from experience – not theory. Learn specific techniques to enhance the customer experience in your store, lead and motivate your staff, increase your operating margins and improve your stock sell-through. Start making money now!

Upcoming Date for “Terms of Endearment” with Paul Erickson.

RMSA Editor — Tue, 17 May 2011 22:19:40 +0000

June 16, 2011

Paul Erickson, Senior Vice President of RMSA Retail Solutions will present “Terms of Endearment” at the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Early Show in Ogden, Utah. The seminar will take place in the Ogden Eccles Center and will begin at 1 PM. Paul will be joined by Ritchie Sayner, Vice President of Business Development, for the rest of the show to answer questions about effective inventory management and the benefits of merchandise planning.