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Why Your Supplier’s Return Policy Matters for Your Bottom Line
The box arrives. Your customer is excited. You open it together, and your heart sinks. The beautiful glass chandelier inside is shatter...
A Simple Guide to Pricing Strategy for Your Lighting Showroom
You've just unboxed a stunning new chandelier. It's a work of art. You know it's exactly what your customers are looking for. You hang ...
Understanding UL and ETL Certifications: A Must-Know for US Lighting Retailers
You’re unboxing a new light fixture for your showroom. Tucked away on the base, you see a small, circular logo with the letters "UL" or...
Dropshipping vs. Local Warehousing: Which Model is Best for Your Lighting Store?
Imagine running a successful lighting store without ever touching a box. No warehouse space, no packing tape, no inventory risk. Just a...
How Much Inventory Should a Small Lighting Store *Really* Carry?
Every retailer lives with two recurring nightmares. Nightmare #1: A customer walks in, ready to spend $1,000 on the perfect chandelier ...
How to Reduce Dead Stock and Maximize Inventory Turnover
Take a walk into your stockroom. Go ahead, we'll wait. See those boxes in the far corner, the ones covered in a thin layer of dust? Tha...