by Inah Mallare | Jun 10, 2025 | FRP, Video
Independent run specialty stores are quietly winning in retail—and it’s no accident. While many sectors of retail are shrinking under the pressure of inflation, supply chain issues, and shifting consumer habits, independent running stores continue to thrive. In fact,...
by Inah Mallare | May 27, 2025 | FRP
What does it take to turn a local shoe store into a thriving, multigenerational retail brand? For Morgan and Everett Kunitz, the answer lies in thoughtful growth, staying rooted in community, and never being afraid to evolve. In the latest episode of The Footwear...
by Inah Mallare | May 20, 2025 | Pete's Blog, Podcast
Most business owners start with big dreams—freedom, flexibility, and fulfillment. But somewhere along the way, those dreams get buried beneath endless tasks, late-night emails, and the pressure to “do it all.” Candy Messer knows this well. As the founder of Affordable...
by Inah Mallare | May 15, 2025 | FRP
If you’ve worked retail long enough, you know exactly what I’m talking about. That one pair that just sits there. Maybe it’s a size 6 in lime green. Maybe it’s the last size 41 of a style that used to fly off the shelves. You’ve moved it. You’ve discounted it. You’ve...
by Inah Mallare | Apr 29, 2025 | FRP
If you’ve ever felt the sting of packed storerooms, sluggish cash flow, or buying panic when the economy wobbles, you’re not alone. Independent retailers everywhere are wrestling with inventory headaches—and often missing the real reason their margins are shrinking....
