Sometimes we ask ourselves: is this the wrong time for our business? 

We are the Retail Education Store and we do everything we can to offer inspired retail education to independent retailers that can be applied tomorrow. 

Independent retail—the very heartbeat of our communities—is facing challenge after challenge. 

First, the ongoing fight to survive COVID. Now, the impact of tariffs and trade wars. Many retailers feel like they’re in survival mode, beyond the reach of education or inspiration.

But then our resilient voices speak up: If not now, when?

If you’ve ever strolled through the colorful streets of a Mexican town, you know that shopping here is more than just a transaction—it’s an experience. On a recent trip to San Pancho, a delightfully small and vibrant town, I found myself enchanted by its unique retail charm.