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Are you are a BIA or Chamber of Commerce and want to see your retailers thrive? Ask us how!

Are you are a BIA or Chamber of Commerce and want to see your retailers thrive? Ask us how!

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wave goodbye to sleepless nights + grow your retail store with confidence.

If you are a retail bricks and mortar, online shop, or a pop up - you have found the perfect haven for cultivating and growing your business.

The Retail Education store is your ecosystem! 

Designed for independent retailers just like you who want courses completely focused on the needs of the independent retailers today.

2 for 1 coaching!

You don’t have to do it alone! Sometimes it can feel pretty isolating as an independent retailer, and you just wish you could reach out for a few tips.

Now you can? Learn more today!

Create your Annual Retail Plan and Future Proof your business January - March 2024 - SOLD OUT

Create your Annual Retail Plan and Future Proof your business January - March 2024 - SOLD OUT

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Create your very own customized retail plan for the next 12 months. Then put the plan into practice and achieve your goals!

We all work in our business, but working on our business can be a challenge. Conquer that overwhelm with a solid plan for the next 12 months! 

A lot of the overwhelm for independent retailers is not knowing what lies ahead. We are not saying that we hold a crystal ball that predicts the future, but we can help you FutureProof your business so that you are better prepared to thrive even in uncertain times.

This is our most robust course! And its only offered once a year!

level up on the latest trends in this ever-changing industry with tools that will help you to make smart decisions, keep you on track, remain in love with your business and positioned for profit. what could be better?

Retail, small business and marketing experts Lisa Hutchison and Janet Lee provide on demand and facilitated classes, workshops and coaching that get you to the heart of successful retailing.

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Embrace the Festival Magic: A Guide for Pop-Ups.
Embrace the Festival Magic: A Guide for Pop-Ups.

No one does festival season quite like Montreal! We thought you might get inspired with these shots from the recent Fringe Festival.

If you are a pop-up, this is your season to shine. And if you are a bricks-and-mortar retailer on the streets of a festival, there are considerations for you too.

This blog is all about things to think about as a pop-up.

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Why Do We Still Want in In-Person Retail Experiences?
Why Do We Still Want in In-Person Retail Experiences?

If you saw our blog on "E-Commerce Reality Check: Unveiling the True Impact of Online Sales in Canada," you might be ready for the second half of the story. if you didn’t catch it find it here.

Why Do We Still Want in In-Person Retail Experiences?

It turns out we are still humans who crave human-to-human contact. In fact, since the pandemic, we are craving it more than ever!

There are four components to what we love about it, and we offer some ideas on how you can work with that.

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E-Commerce Reality Check: Unveiling the True Impact of Online Sales in Canada
E-Commerce Reality Check: Unveiling the True Impact of Online Sales in Canada

Every time we present this fact, we get the same reaction.

Disbelief!

A gasp!

So, let’s try it right here….. right now…… ready?

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Time to Debunk the Myth Bricks and Mortar Retail is not Dead?
Time to Debunk the Myth Bricks and Mortar Retail is not Dead?

Everyone shopping online you say?

During the pandemic, we all got cozy with our screens, clicking away like there was no tomorrow. But here's the kicker: in Canada only a measly 6% of all retail sales happen online. Surprised? You're not alone. Even at the height of the online shopping frenzy, it only reached 10%.

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Are you Ready to Step Up as a Retail Champion for your Community?
Are you Ready to Step Up as a Retail Champion for your Community?

Retailers aren't just the businesses lining your streets; they're the pulse of your community, the essence of what makes your business improvement district shine. They're the ones who add that special touch, that make your story unique so that locals and visitors alike fall in love with your area time and time again.

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2024 Predictions: Unveiling the Retail Magic!
2024 Predictions: Unveiling the Retail Magic!

Get ready for an exciting ride because 2024 is poised to bring a burst of magic to our beloved indie stores. We're immersing ourselves in a realm where brick-and-mortar establishments reach new levels of coolness, digital enchantment adds a touch of magic, collaborations become the go-to power moves, and personalized shopping experiences steal the spotlight.

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