Casual Living - July 1, 2012

The results of this exclusive survey provide a glimpse into store operations, space allocation and merchandise mix data, as well as efficiency measures. According to the survey, in order to recoup some of the merchandise sales lost over the last few years as a result of the economy, casual retailers have increased the services offered to customers including finance options, interior design services, delivery services and repair services.

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