7 Habits of Highly Successful Retailers

1. Buy direct to reduce costs up to 20%.
2. Use dating – buy now, pay later!
3. Choose best sellers, value price points, and high margin item first.
4. Bill through your co-op
5. Become a VIP member, if you can.
6. Understand that a 15% reduction of COGs equals 360% increase in your bottom line.
7. Don’t miss the spring 2009 order deadline
   – September 5th, 2008