Many of the articles which have been been published in my email newsletter, Retail Tips, are archived below. If you want to stay up to date and receive new articles as they are published, subscribe here.

These articles are available for free reprinting in any eZine, website, or print journal provided that it is unedited, including the full signature at the end of each article, with full contact information, copyright, and live web link. A courtesy note of when and where it is appearing would be appreciated also. If you are publishing in a print publication, a copy of the publication would also be appreciated. Enjoy.

Merchandising and Display

Create Retail Displays That Attract Customers
Effective Retail Store Signage
Shoestring Retail Merchandising Tips
Using Sight and Touch to Enhance Value
Using Scent, Sound and Taste to Create Value
Why Is Retail Merchandising Important?

Staffing and Human Resources

5 Ways to Motivate Your Staff
5 Tips for Hiring Quality Retail Staff

Operations and Management

Does Your Customer Service Need an Energy Boost?
Do You Really Know Your Business?
Plan Now for Next Year's Holiday Season
Planning Your Retail Trade Show Exhibit
Safety in the Retail Workplace

Melanie's articles and interviews have appeared in Retail BC's Retail Connections magazine, Western Home Furnishing Association's Western Retailer, Intimate Apparel Business, Arabian Retailer, Teeze magazine, edplay magazine, and LA Apartment, among others.