Knowing the wide variety of retail topics we cover at Merchant Inspired, I thought it was important to check in with you today. My goal has always been to provide insight and encouragement to readers, but making sure that you are also enjoying the blog posts is essential. So today you get to tell me what you love about the site and where there's room for improvement. I kept the survey anonymous and did not request demographic information. This is literally an opportunity for

I know it’s been a while since we talked about noteworthy retail news- so let's dive in... Tiffany & Co. hired a new CEO, Allessandro Bogliolo, who previously worked for Diesel and Bulgari. This is significant given the company’s declining sales, which are driven by an unenthusiastic younger demographic. Tiffany’s goal for the past couple years has been to shift the consumer mindset and make the brand feel cool again. And despite Lady Gaga as it’s spokesperson, traffic patter

The main reason I launched the MI blog was to showcase how amazing the retail industry is. Whether that is through the product, the shops, the talent, or the process behind it all. So today I am nothing but excited to introduce you to a talented friend of mine, Sara Hammond. She is the designer and entrepreneur behind Hammond ink Paper, a personalized stationary business on Etsy. Her shop is filled with beautiful, bold colors and pattern that bring nothing but happiness to cu

Today I am introducing you to one of my favorite shops in the Old Katy area (40 minutes west of Houston) that can only be described as beautifully curated. Ruizstudios happens to be known for it’s French country decor, but it definitely has a bit of that urban farmhouse vibe we all love so much. I, personally, shop the space due to it’s styling and product mix, thanks to the talented owner- Beverly Ruiz. Beverly happens to be a former artist who found her calling for antiques