Retail Realities Hit Hard
As my store’s fiscal year end draws near, it’s safe to say this year will be forever marked as one of change. Our country’s retail landscape altered dramatically in this span of 12 months like
[ Read More ]Dramatic Change Creates Opportunity
Nearly two years after emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Family Christian Stores decided to cease all operations in late February. That’s 85 years of bookselling coming to an abrupt halt. All
[ Read More ]Engaging reviews
Last month I talked about how our store is becoming more intentional about carrying ABA titles alongside the CBA best-sellers in our children’s department. Careful selection is part of that
[ Read More ]A Renewed Vision for Children’s Books
Our store has been leaving money on the table. We’re finally catching up to a trend that other retailers have known for some time. There’s a category of product that people actually prefer to buy
[ Read More ]We Will Stand … Walk, Run
I placed my first order with CROnly! Here we go, I thought as I clicked the “Purchase” button, marking the start of a brand new venture with CBA. My excitement doesn’t have as
[ Read More ]Steward Your Way Through Leadership
The first day of any job is significant. The first day on my job as manager, the owner, Rich Baker, said something I still carry with me closely: “Your staff will be where most of your time goes.
[ Read More ]Create a Clear Path
My flight home from the CBA convention is always quick, no matter the length of the flight, because it’s a time that’s always important to me. I hold a brainstorming session between my thoughts
[ Read More ]Encouragement for Christian Retailers
Continued industry distress leaves us thirsty for inspiration as Christian retailers. When I come across any credible, firsthand encouragement, it is my privledge to pass it on to you. Such is
[ Read More ]What Makes Our Businesses ‘Distinctively Christian’?
The first item on our meeting agenda was to “Select distinctively Christian companies in our West MI community.” I hadn’t given the line item too much time, thinking that it wouldn’t be difficult
[ Read More ]Moving Forward
“Supporting local business is embedded in our core value of concern for the city. More important, it’s one way we teach people how to live as Christ followers.”
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