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Jewelry Sales Increased Sharply in July, Survey Finds

VMS

Read the press release: Retail sales in the U.S. grew for the 11 th consecutive month in July, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse , which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment. retail spending growth, excluding automotive and gasoline, to +10.9% compared to July 2020. Advertisement.

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11 Steps to Shopping Your Competition

Retail Adventures

Shopping your competition is an exercise that needs to happen at least once a quarter. If you are not mentioned first, or worse, not at all, you have some work to do to build local word of mouth. Stop in each important area of the sales floor and watch shoppers, trying to see the merchandising and customer service through their eyes.

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How to Shop Your Competition

Retail Adventures

Shopping your competition is an exercise that needs to happen at least once a quarter. If you are not mentioned first, or worse, not at all, you have some work to do to build local word of mouth. Stop in each important area of the sales floor and watch shoppers, trying to see the merchandising and customer service through their eyes.