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We recently saw a cartoon that made us laugh out loud — and then think of the Strata:G Calculators.
The cartoon shows a puppy at birth, then at 8 weeks, then at 20 weeks, and finally — in the “projected” panel — a long-legged, pointy-nosed, skinny-tailed creature labeled “Projected growth based on trend.”
Of course, that’s the problem with straight-line projections, isn’t it? Arithmetic will happily keep extending a trend forever. Reality? Not so much.
That’s where the Strata:G® Calculators stand apart.
Sure, anyone can make a spreadsheet do math. “Raise sales 5% a month.” Blink. Done. The numbers march neatly down the page, perfectly consistent — and perfectly meaningless.
What the Strata:G Calculators do is different. They’re built with room for your business savvy baked in.
There are many ways to succeed in retailing, many ways to assert your competitive edge, whether location, pricing, merchandise selection, knowledgeable staff, etc.
But there is only one way that retail businesses fail: they fail financially. So the key to success? Have a competitive edge, and take charge of the financial demands of the business.
As a retailer, navigating your financials can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’ve created a suite of online calculators designed specifically for independent retailers like you. No spreadsheets, no guesswork—just fast, clear insights for your next business decision.
Here’s how and when to use five of our powerful tools:
The Retail Brew newsletter posted their "roundup of the highest profile holiday forecasts." Their summation? "Experts predict cautious consumers will slow their roll in 2025." *
They cited forecasts from Adobe Analytics, the Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI), Bain & Company, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Deloitte. They explain how each of these sources gathers their data, what each source concludes - their Data Points – and their Insights.
Retail Brew's conclusion: "A rough consensus is forming among experts that the 2025 holiday season could be a letdown compared to last year."
As you are the in-house expert on your business, that's undoubtedly not news to you. But it may confirm and quantify that dark cloud hovering on the horizon.
Will your sales less your expense goals add up to a profit?
Or are there surprises ahead?
Do you have a way to know throughout the year?
This retailer-friendly calculator lets you project whether your expectations for sales, margins, and expenses will deliver the profit you need.
Ahh yes, yet another flexibility test. The first quarter of 2023 was full of some major events, nationally and internationally, that disrupted many business plans. As you contemplate where you are now with your retail operation, compared to where you intended to be, don't despair! Even more important, just like you do with the GPS system in your car, disregard "returning to the prescribed route." This is retail, after all. Change is the name of the game!
Your results are likely to be consistent with these patterns.
Spring is in the air. More places are lifting Covid restrictions. Daylight savings time starts this coming Sunday, extending the evening hours. And, for the first time in years, we can expect to celebrate Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduations, weddings with few restrictions. All promise a renewed air of celebration! There is widespread anticipation that consumer spending will be very strong. But...spending on what? Before you place all those merchandise orders, consider this.
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