Retail Opinion Articles

Retail & Sales. Insights and Strategy for Brands That Want to Grow

In this space, we bring together opinion pieces, practical strategies, and reflections on retail, sales, leadership, and team management. Here, we share on-the-ground experience, best practices, and trends that help retail, fashion, food, and lifestyle brands grow with consistency. We publish weekly content designed for business owners, store managers, commercial teams, and professionals who want to improve processes, drive stronger results, and keep pace with market evolution.

With hands-on, on-the-ground experience and years of leading operations, teams, and strategies across national and international brands, I work with you to assess the current state of your business, identify real opportunities for improvement, and implement a clear plan that delivers immediate impact and long-term growth.

Vantagens e Desvantagens de Abrir ao Domingo
Vantagens e Desvantagens de Abrir ao Domingo
Opening on Sundays: Advantages, Risks and What Retail Data Shows Introduction Opening or closing on Sundays is one of the most debated decisions in retail. For some businesses, Sunday trading represents an opportunity to increase sales and capture additional customer traffic. For others, it raises concerns around profitability, staffing, operational efficiency and long-term sustainability.
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A Loja Está Sempre Pronta: Como Garantir que a Equipa Trabalha Mesmo Sem Movimento
A Loja Está Sempre Pronta: Como Garantir que a Equipa Trabalha Mesmo Sem Movimento
The Uncomfortable Truth of Retail: Every Day Is a Folding Day — With or Without Customers One of the greatest misconceptions in retail is the idea that work only happens when customers are present. In reality, the sales floor must remain active at all times. Folding, refolding and maintaining the store’s presentation is not a secondary task — it is part of the daily discipline that keeps the store ready for business.
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O erro do “posso ajudar?” no retalho O erro do “Posso ajudar?” no retalho. Como substituí-lo por uma abordagem agradável
O erro do “posso ajudar?” no retalho O erro do “Posso ajudar?” no retalho. Como substituí-lo por uma abordagem agradável
The “Can I Help You?” Mistake in Retail: How to Replace It with a Truly Effective Approach Introduction For years, the phrase “Can I help you?” has been widely used in retail as a standard opening line when a customer enters a store. Despite being well intentioned, this approach often creates discomfort, resistance or immediate disengagement from the customer.
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