RETAILOBSERVER.COM JANUARY 2025
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Moe Lastfogel
moe@retailobserver.com
Moe's Musings Views
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I
n today's economy, you can no longer get by with just the basics. By this,
I mean people want fries and a sundae with their burger — the works!
Delivery, installation, and warranties have been our fries and sundaes for
years, but if we were to offer sprinkles, whip cream and a cherry on top with
the order, how do you think customer loyalty would grow?
Delivery is simple. You schedule an appointment, drop off a box, and
sometimes install the product — no problem. How about offering "White
Glove Service"? A uniformed installer, carpet runners, shoe covers, and yes,
white gloves. Add a small vacuum and clean-up after the installation and
boom! — the customer gets the works.
How many times have you received a call from a client who didn't
understand how to use their new product? In-store classes are a great side
order. Offer once a week, bi-monthly, or monthly classes on convection or
induction cooking, or roasting and baking. Many distributors or manu-
facturers would aid in making these classes happen if you used their
products. Offer these classes to potential customers and to those who have
already purchased a product. Heck, if the order is big enough, send a
personal chef out to teach them in-home. This offer can also be a money
maker if you offer it as a package line item.
The ideas are endless as to how to make the customer's experience
different from that of the box store. That's one of the biggest advantages
you have as an independent retailer. Think outside of the box and add that
cherry on top of the sundae to make your customer think that they've just
received the best product offering ever. Let's face it: a box is a box, it's how
you present it that makes it — and your business — special.
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