17 August 2021
SFS Retail Merchandisers use a lot of tools to get the project done. But no single tool is as critically important as the SFS app. It’s the go-to resource for the information and tools you need to be successful.
16 August 2021
We’ll start off this blog post with a very special announcement: SFS has a new Instagram account. You can follow us @sfsfdm.
11 July 2021
Summer 2021 is looking more and more like it’s going to be closer to 2019 than 2020. COVID numbers are down. Multiple COVID vaccinations are available, effective, and free. More states are reopening and getting back to business as usual. For SFS Retail Merchandisers, this is particularly good news, because your work is wholly dependent on being on-site, in the store, helping our retailer clients. It’s just not the type of work you can do remotely.
25 June 2021
If you ask an SFS Retail Merchandiser about the biggest perks that come with working with SFS, there’s little doubt that one of the first answers you’ll hear is unlimited earning potential. The more you work, the more you earn—it’s as simple as that.
24 May 2021
Not too long ago on this blog we took an in-depth look at What Makes a Successful Merchandiser. Some of the traits include attention to detail, punctuality, and a people-first attitude. In our line of work, those characteristics are critically important. In fact, it’s safe to say you can’t have success in this field without any of them.
21 April 2021
While nobody is ever going to mistake it for trawling for cod on an Arctic fishing boat, or suiting up as a rodeo clown, working as a Retail Merchandiser does have its own inherent risks. Ladder and step stool injuries, products toppling from high shelves, and of course the inevitable slips and falls can all lead to serious injuries for you, a co-worker or even a customer in the wrong place at the wrong time. The good news is, all of these dangers are quite preventable when you follow basic work safety protocols. Let’s outline them now.
21 April 2021
There are thousands of books out there discussing strategies for retail success. They cover all the topics, from merchandising to staffing, to inventory to finances. But there are a couple subjects you don’t often read about that are critically important, but far less glamorous: organization and cleaning.
02 April 2021
For today’s college student, the job market is evolving. In the not-too-distant past, you’d picture college students working as restaurant servers, drivers, nannies, or maybe the occasional work painting houses. But here at SFS, we are happy to demolish the stereotype of the typical college-age jobs. Because of flexibility, earning potential and the ability to work anywhere, it’s hard to beat working as an independent merchandiser. We would even go as far as saying it’s the perfect job for college students.
10 March 2021
Working as an SFS Freelance Retail Merchandiser is a great opportunity. It offers far more flexibility than traditional 9 to 5 jobs. It also provides you with the freedom that comes with being your own boss. And of course, the high earning potential is another plus.
16 February 2021
On this blog we talk a lot about Freelance Retail Merchandising at SFS. We’ve covered how merchandisers prepare for their next gig. We’ve touched on how to master the planogram. And we’ve analyzed how Freelance Retail Merchandising challenges the traditional employment model. We’ve also discussed the flexibility, unlimited earning potential, and the tax perks of working as your own boss. But one thing we haven’t covered is what actual SFS Retail Merchandisers have to say about their own personal experiences. That changes this month, as we relate to you what SFS team members are saying about their work.
