THE BLOG

It’s a New Year, and that means “new” everything. New goals, new dreams, new plans. Retailers across the country begin the year...

Working in retail takes a special type of person, someone who can assess people as soon as they come in the door. What is the customer’s body...

In today’s world, we all want to be authentic. Millennials are creating new ways to express authenticity, but they’re missing the mark...

“Yeah, so this is like a super chill place… We have TV going on in the back, and if you don’t want to come to work one day, it's...

For Shira and Dan Epstein, business is a family affair. Shira’s grandparents started Champaign Surplus almost 60 years ago, and it’s...

We took a moment to get to know Karen Roberts, Owner of Get Fit in Amarillo, Texas. Here’s what she had to say:
MG: Why did you choose...

Manufacturer and Sales Agencies have limited opportunity to influence sell-through in their retail accounts. Historically, the most available...

Emotional Intelligence

“90% of the difference between star performers and average performers in senior leadership positions is EQ” ...

A client of ours came to us recently seeking help with their patio furniture division. Patio furniture is a big-ticket item and a hard sale because...

If you’ve ever worked with The Mann Group, you’ve likely heard us talk about forecasting. It’s one of our favorite skillsets and...

In case you hadn’t noticed, we think empathy is a pretty big deal. In more ways than one, it’s the skeleton key to a memorable and...

Hey, owners, we’ve got some bad news (actually, we think it’s good news, but we have a feeling you might require some convincing): you...