Ron Edmondson

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What Can the Church Learn From IKEA?

Ron Edmondson

It’s very European and draws you in quickly with well-displayed, reasonably priced merchandise. Granted I’m not warranting or even suggesting their merchandise. If you’re not familiar, it’s a massive size store of home furnishings that has become extremely popular in the larger cities where they have one.

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7 First Impression Lessons from a Church Shopper

Ron Edmondson

When I was in retail management I knew that the way the store looked, the merchandise was presented, and our associates treated shoppers were all vitally important parts of motivating someone to buy an item. I think my motivation came from my years in the business world. Our experience.

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The Delivery Truck Principle of Leadership

Ron Edmondson

Most of my time was spent in an office or on the road somewhere, but when I had time I loved to hang out in the factory, especially when delivery trucks dropped off merchandise. When I was in business, I once owned of a small manufacturing company.

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The Delivery Truck Principle of Leadership

Ron Edmondson

Most of my time was spent in an office or on the road somewhere, but when I had time I loved to hang out in the factory, especially when delivery trucks dropped off merchandise. Whenever I was in business, I once owned of a small manufacturing company.

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An Interview with Mark Schoenwald President/CEO of Thomas Nelson

Ron Edmondson

Also, get out of the office and get into stores and online to understand the focus of merchandising and promotions. Second, study the key current data; best seller lists, POS, Bowker consumer and customer information. Lastly, ask the consumer.

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