Ted Hurlbut


Shoplifting's Effect on Sales Has Waned

Dec. 2, 2005 --The holiday shopping season<...  Read story

Talking Cash Flow Blues

Cash flow. Whenever I get a call from a small retailer looking for help, they often are most concerned about cash flow. They may describe it in different...  Read story

Gross Margin -- The Overlooked Metric

Not too long ago, I was making a presentation to a prospective client, when he asked me which single metric he should stay most focused on. I thou...  Read story

Small Retailers Ramp Up for Big Holiday Push

Nov. 23, 2005 --As Black Friday approaches, marking the unofficial start of the Read story

How to Maximize Holiday Sales and Profits

Advice for small businesses on how to prepare for the holiday season by generating customer loyalty, implementing timely marketing, and determining inventory...  Read story

Inc. Online Exclusives September 2007

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End-of-Season Planning

Look for more columns from Ted Hurlbut in our upcoming Retail Resource Center. Let the craziness begin! If you're a small r...  Read story

The Consolidation Opportunity

Dozens of established retail names -- some, like 150-year-old Filene's, venerable old brands that were fixtures in their communities -- have been disappe...  Read story

A World Without Bestsellers

Creating a "long tail" product mix.  Read story

Maximizing Profits During the Hoilday Season

As surely as the days grow shorter and the air goes from being crisp and refreshing to downright cold, small retailers know that their hottest, brightest ...  Read story

Retail Sales Up in June

July 7, 2005 --With the hot June weather came better performance in the retail sector last month, beating lukewarm expectations from the N...  Read story

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