Overview
Retail is hard. Leading doesn't have to be. Every day you juggle staffing issues, sales goals, messy operations, and customers who expect more. You want to lead a winning store--but instead of hitting number one, you're buried in the day-to-day grind. It doesn't have to stay that way. In Running Great Stores, retail powerhouse Rachel A. Williamson hands you the exact playbook she's used to transform struggling stores into top performers. These aren't theories--they're field-tested strategies that deliver results fast. With clear steps, practical tools, and a thirty-day roadmap, you'll shift from managing chaos to inspiring an unstoppable team that delivers consistent sales and unforgettable customer experiences. Say goodbye to unmotivated teams. Skip the years of trial and error. Simply follow the clear steps in Running Great Stores to become the leader your store, and your team, needs now. Stop surviving retail. Start leading it.
Full Product Details
Author: Rachel A Williamson
Publisher: Houndstooth Press
Imprint: Houndstooth Press
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.40cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.463kg
ISBN: 9781544551722
ISBN 10: 154455172
Pages: 218
Publication Date: 24 February 2026
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Not yet available
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Reviews
""Rachel Williamson doesn't just teach retail leadership. She hands you the daily habits and mindset to run a store that thrives and a team that performs at its best. This book is pure fuel for anyone serious about leading a winning retail business."" --Roy Hall Jr., former NFL player and business owner. ""Every retail leader needs this book. It's not theory--it's a blueprint for building stores that win. The insights in these pages are practical, powerful, and proven. If you're serious about driving results, start here."" --Scott Kerby, chief retail officer. ""The right book, at the right time, written by the right person. Rachel champions the essential correlation between leadership skills and retail success. This book combines her deep operational expertise with her passion for talent development to create a practical and effective guide to make you a better leader."" --Robert Hammond, vice president of Matrix Retail.
Author Information
Rachel Williamson is a strategic retail leader who has spent her career mastering the art of running great stores. Known for transforming underperforming projects, divisions, and teams into top performers, she has driven record-setting results and consistent revenue growth for multibillion-dollar companies. As founder of Running Great Stores Retail Consulting, Rachel partners with brands in the US and UK to design and implement strategies that create operational excellence and exceptional customer experiences. An in-demand speaker, coach, and podcast host, she is passionate about developing leaders and helping retailers unlock their full potential.
