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In this article, we share 5 strategies for fostering lasting bonds with your customers. From personalised rewards programmes to exclusive events, learn how to strengthen customer loyalty and increase your sales.

For brands working with independent retailers, reactivating your distribution network is crucial to boosting sales. In this article, you’ll discover 3 ways to re-motivate your distributors and strengthen these vital commercial links over the long term.

Implement key strategies and advice from D-LAB Nutricosmetics to increase your sales during the Ankorstore Showrooms. Start by informing your network through targeted communication campaigns, then activate and personalise interactions with your prospects and customers. Ensure you have dedicated resources for prompt follow-up during the event. By following these expert tips, you can maximise the impact of your commercial events and boost your sales.

The opening of a new store is a key to attract customers to your store from the start of your business. Discover 7 ideas for creating buzz around your opening. This article will guide you in creating a memorable event to capture the attention of your target audience. Read on to make your grand opening a success.

If you’ve been keeping up with beverage trends, you’ve undoubtedly noticed the rising popularity of mocktails or non-alcoholic cocktails. As the warmer weather ushers in the aperitif season, we celebrate this refreshing phenomenon and share our favourite brands of alcohol-free spirits and aperitifs. Cheers to healthier, creative alternatives!

As a brand leveraging Ankorstore’s wholesale platform, you’re undoubtedly attuned to our manifold advantages. Beyond the sheer exposure to over 300,000 retailers spanning Europe, your partnership with Ankorstore affords you access to a suite of digital tools, secure payment guarantees, and streamlined logistics solutions. Our commitment to refining and enhancing our platform stems directly from your invaluable feedback—we’re not just attentive, we’re responsive. With an in-depth understanding of the inherent challenges that comes with the wholesale industry, we’re able to design tangible, tailored solutions to help you achieve and maintain lasting success.

Coralie Leplat, an independent retailer and Ankorstore user, introduces us to La Baignoire, her Parisian sanctuary dedicated to luxurious bathroom essentials and organic, natural products. Immerse yourself in her tranquil oasis. 🛁

Financial projections and forecasting are incredibly important for your retail store. In order to assess the health of your retail venture, you need to be able to look ahead at future inflows and outflows of cash and reassess historic returns. We’ll teach you how in our article.

Ankorstart’s “Open Your Shop” competition has come to an end with three winners who, with their entrepreneurial project, merge creativity, diversity, and community spirit to the art of retail. Join us as we celebrate their entrepreneurial journey.

As a new retailer, it is good to start thinking about customer loyalty programmes early. There are many different rewards programmes in use today, so take the time to think about what fits best with your clients and how to make your system a success.

Say goodbye to breakage and damaged products! In today’s fast-paced retail environment, ensuring your parcels arrive intact is crucial for maintaining strong relationships with independent retailers. Our logistics experts have distilled their knowledge into five essential steps that not only reduce breakage but also boost your retailers’ confidence in your brand.

Make customer reviews work for you! With a staggering 75% of consumers searching online for reviews and information of a product or service before making a purchase, integrating customer reviews into your business strategy as an independent retailer is non-negotiable. Learn how to successfully manage online customer reviews today!