As we all know, independent retailing is facing huge problems as a result of the recession. Most independent retailers in the U.S. will not get bailed out by the government. For us to survive in retailing, we are faced with new challenges–many like I have not experienced in my 34 years at Lemuria.
Retail Superstars offers 25 essays about great independent stores. Reading these examples did not make me want to change my business concept. However, my desire to readdress my own issues my way was stimulated.
Retail Superstars outlines what is remarkable about the success of these stores. Powell’s Bookstore in Portland, Oregon–generally acknowledged as the best bookstore in the country–is my industry’s representative. Uniqueness is at the core of each essay.
Retailers of all types can get ideas out of this book and we need them to enhance our survival techniques.
I would welcome a volume two on these same stories concerning how they did or did not survive with a detailed explanation of the effects of the recession and how each store adjusted.
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