Our annual compilation of the year’s best tactics and tips in the catalog/multichannel business

31. Take a field trip to inspire creativity.
Get out of the office and take field trips to become your own customer. Shop competitors as well. Taking such trips for product development doesn’t have to be expensive, because you can visit local parks and coffee shops, among other places, to inspire creativity.
Emily Harris, Lotus Touch
“7 Tips to Make Your Merchandise Stand Out,”
June 10, Catalog Success: Tactics & Tips