Summary

by Rich Kosiba, Catholic Trade Journal


What We've Shared



Deciding What To Put On The Shelves
Two inventory patterns: Order fewer items in larger quantities, and Order small quantities of a larger variety of items.

Offer sales to move out old intenvory so you can make room for new products that sell better.

Consider a "Lean Inventory Management" strategy (described in the article).

Focus on quality and unique products to give customers a good impression of your store.

Thanks to Mark P. Smith, president of Gifts Catholic and Marian Supply for his expert advice.

Read more on page 5.

Introduction From The Editor
This trade journal is designed to be a platform for communication among retailers, distributors, wholesalers and manufacturers of Catholic goods. It will be published four times each year. Your input and ideas are a valuable part of this publication.

Read more on page 1.

What You've Shared



Point of Sale
Are you using computerized Point of Sale software? Share your experiences.

Read more on page 9.

Product Returns
How do you handle product returns? Do you have a return policy?

Read more on page 9.

Catholic Music
Catholic music has limited outlets. Retailers who play music in their stores are the primary place where people hear Catholic music.

Read more on page 9.

Starting a Catholic Game Company
A look at the process of starting production of Catholic games.

Read more on page 4.

The Next Issue


The next issue will feature Summer.

It's a difficult season for selling Catholic goods. However, it provides a good time to make improvements to your store and some unique opportunities not available through the rest of the year.

What We Need From You
Deadline: April 20, 2009

How do you improve sales through the summer?

What tips do you give families to keep their faith active during summer vacations?

What do you do during the summer to improve your store for the rest of the year?

And, as always, any other questions, complaints, tips and ideas can all be sent to...

email: ideas@CatholicTradeJournal.com

or mail them to:
Catholic Trade Journal
PO Box 310
Broadalbin, NY 12025

or use our forums:
www.catholictradejournal.com
 

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