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Paco’s Tips: Is your store stuck in the 1950s?

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SMART Show keynote speaker Paco Underhill reminds us that staying relevant may require us to adjust how we think.

In one important way, it may well be, contends Paco Underhill, author of Why We Buy and What Women Want.

Jewelers are “missing the boat,” by having an outdated view of customers as the “Ozzie and Harriet market,” Underhill says.

“Less than 25 percent of American households have a mother, a father and dependent children,” Underhill reminds us. “Whether it’s someone on their fifth marriage, whether it’s a gay couple, or a 50-year-old with his 25-year-old trophy girlfriend, all of those situations exist out there and should be applicable to the customer base.”

Get more actionable advice from the world’s leading retail environment expert at The SMART Show. Paco Underhill’s must-see keynote session takes place on Saturday, April 18, at 8:30 a.m., and is sponsored by Synchrony Financial.

This excerpt is from a story by Eileen McClelland in the March, 2011, edition of INSTORE.

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Paco’s Tips: Is your store stuck in the 1950s?

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9 years ago

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SMART Show keynote speaker Paco Underhill reminds us that staying relevant may require us to adjust how we think.

In one important way, it may well be, contends Paco Underhill, author of Why We Buy and What Women Want.

Jewelers are “missing the boat,” by having an outdated view of customers as the “Ozzie and Harriet market,” Underhill says.

“Less than 25 percent of American households have a mother, a father and dependent children,” Underhill reminds us. “Whether it’s someone on their fifth marriage, whether it’s a gay couple, or a 50-year-old with his 25-year-old trophy girlfriend, all of those situations exist out there and should be applicable to the customer base.”

Get more actionable advice from the world’s leading retail environment expert at The SMART Show. Paco Underhill’s must-see keynote session takes place on Saturday, April 18, at 8:30 a.m., and is sponsored by Synchrony Financial.

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This excerpt is from a story by Eileen McClelland in the March, 2011, edition of INSTORE.

Related Topics:

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This Third-Generation Jeweler Was Ready for Retirement. He Called Wilkerson

Retirement is never easy, especially when it means the end to a business that was founded in 1884. But for Laura and Sam Sipe, it was time to put their own needs first. They decided to close J.C. Sipe Jewelers, one of Indianapolis’ most trusted names in fine jewelry, and call Wilkerson. “Laura and I decided the conditions were right,” says Sam. Wilkerson handled every detail in their going-out-of-business sale, from marketing to manning the sales floor. “The main goal was to sell our existing inventory that’s all paid for and turn that into cash for our retirement,” says Sam. “It’s been very, very productive.” Would they recommend Wilkerson to other jewelers who want to enjoy their golden years? Absolutely! “Call Wilkerson,” says Laura. “They can help you achieve your goals so you’ll be able to move into retirement comfortably.”

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