Barbara Crowhurst
 Dynamic Retail Makeover Speaker and Trainer.
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Barbara delivers detailed content; her  keynotes, seminars and workshops are enlightening, full of practical and useful information that retailers will be able to put in action immediately.

Always upbeat and enthusiastic, her understanding of retail and its complexities is evident in the first few minutes of any presentation she gives.

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Barbara Crowhurst is a retail specialist, business coach, writer, international speaker and trainer.  Her comprehensive and detailed approach to retail comes from years of working in the industry.  Her career has taken her from working with some the largest corporate retail stores in North America to consulting with 1,000's of owner-operators.

Barbara's company is leading the way with innovative services such as retail business coaching sessions, one on one coaching and consulting by phone or in person. Barbara's comprehensive Retail Makeovers and Retail Store Design have become the industry sensation.


Barbara's training seminars are standing room only.  Her message to retailers,  "Effective retail is in the detail".

Speaking engagements include:
  • CGTA Gift Show - Toronto
  • Atlanta Apparel Show- Atlanta
  • Washington Gift Show - Washington DC
  • Atlanta Gift Show- Atlanta
  • Denver Gift Show
  • San Francisco Gift Show
  • Mexican Gift Show
  • The Retail Council of Canada.

Barbara writes regularly for:

  • Retail News
  • The Retail Council of Canada Newsletter
  • Regalo - Mexican Retail Magazine
  • The Home Fashion Magazine US
NEW Barbara is  featured on the Gift and Home Channel - The world's first Retail Network.

She is often asked for interviews by leading North American newspapers and retail industry magazines - speaking on matters of interest to retailers.

 

Retail Makeover Specialist:

  • Professional Retail Speaker and Trainer
  • Barbara speaks to the Hottest Topics in Retail
  • Helping Retailers to run effective and profitable businesses
  • One of North America's leading Retail Business Coaches
  • The Retail Makeover Specialist

Custom presentations on any retail topic for any retail product type or mix available upon request:


  1. Position Your Store for the "New Market Challenge" - Learn proven strategies for survival. 1 Hour
  2. How To Compete with the Big Guys or Why Customers Love to Shop at Owner Operated Specialty Retailers - Big box stores got you concerned about your business, strike back with these tips. 1 Hour
  3. Exceptional Customer Service - Service, selection and price are no longer good enough to impress customers, learn 10 ways to wow your customers. 1 Hour
  4. Innovative Store Design, Planning and Product Placement - Get your store in tiptop shape with easy to implement ideas. 1 Hour 20 min.
  5. Reviving Your Marketing Strategy - Learn several simple things to do to immediately increase sales. 1 Hour
  6. Impress Your Customers and Keep Them Coming Back - Learn proven ways that show you are relevant to your customers and that you care about them. 1 Hour
  7. Stay In Business and Be Successful At It - Learn what it takes to be an effective retailer and start paying yourself. 1 Hour
  8. Business Essentials, Review Your Retail Business Plan - Barb will take you through it step by step. 1 Hour
  9. Hiring and Keeping Fantastic People - Learn to do it right. 45 min.
  10. Teaching Your Sales Staff to Sell, Not Just Ring in Sales - Learn the latest and most successful sales techniques. 1 Hour
  11. What Shade of Green is Your Retail Business? - Learn why it's important to look at this issue. Become a leader and catalyst for the environment. 1 Hour
  12. Color and Product Trends for 2008 - Learn what colors and products are hot and how to place them into your store environment with confidence. 1 Hour

Testimonials:

  • The Canadian Gift and Tableware Association:
Barbara is a true professional, upbeat and specific in her references to retail customers and their behavior and really understands the true-to-life challenges of the retail environment. Feedback from attendees at our custom tailored programs and topics have included comments such as "a pleasure to listen to and participate", "dynamic and meaningful" and "practical and informative". She has a way of taking information and presenting it in a way that people can understand.

Margo Warren
Special Events Manager
CGTA Gift Show

  • Gift & Home Channel
One of the most powerful resources in launching the new Gift & Home Channel has been the talent, enthusiasm & energy of Barb Crowhurst. She understood our vision and contributed immeasurably to our content development, our promotions and our outreach to independent retailers all across North America & Canada. Barb is a jewel in our crown"

Ray Gaulke
Gift & Home Channel

 
  • AmericasMart Atlanta
" Thank you for participating in our AmericasMart Retail Seminar Program. Your retail seminars, which teach our buyers how run more effective and profitable retail businesses, are very informative and very well attended.

The participants in the seminars leave feeling they have gained important insight need to ensure success of their business.

We appreciate your time with us at AmericasMart and value your expertise as a retail makeover speaker and trainer. We would certainly recommend yours services to any company "
 
Sondra Page
Director of Marketing Events
AmericasMart Atlanta
 


Please email me today for my availability,  complete topics list and fees. I would love to work with you and your retail group.

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Barbara Crowhurst
Retail Makeover Specialist

Top 10 Comments: 

From retailers that have attended Barbara's Retail Makeover seminars, workshops  and keynotes:

 
10. Cash flow has improves
9. We are moving more merchandise through our store
8. We understand where our business is coming from and have a more effective marketing strategy
7. We understand what our merchandise mix should be
6. We are on a budget and controlling our buying
5. Our operating expenses are under control
4. We are attracting a better level of staff keeping them longer
3. Our store is designed more effectively, traffic flows better
2. Sales are up 25 % in the first  few month after being at one of Barbara's sessions

and

1.    I am finally paying myself