Rick Segel

Rick Segel, CSP is an international retail expert and author of 8 books on retailing. Segel is the Online Retail Marketing Expert for Staples.com and is the creator of the highly acclaimed Retail Awards Program in Massachusetts. His weekly column is read by more than 10,000 retailers worldwide.

Articles & Books From Rick Segel

Cheat Sheet / Updated 03-27-2016
Whether you own a retail business or work in one, being able to talk the talk is important. To write a purchase order or promote add-on sales, you have to know what each term means, and to be effective, you need to understand a couple dozen retail terms.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
If you run a retail business or even work in a store or for an online marketer, knowing retail-business terms is key. The following list contains key terms you need to know so that you can stay on top of the retail market: add-on sale: Additional items a customer buys due to suggestive selling. e-mail marketing: Sending customers friendly reminders, newsletters, and special event announcements via e-mail.
Retail Business Kit For Dummies
Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned retail entrepreneur, Retail Business Kit For Dummies shows you how to start and run your business in today’s retail marketplace—from your original dream and the day-to-day operation to establishing a connection with customers and increasing your sales, both on the Web and at a brick-and-mortar shop.