First, a big “thank you” to Dave Bennett and Mike Stone, owners of Mollie Stone’s in the San Francisco Bay area. A couple of years ago DW and I toured some of the Mollie Stone’s stores with Dave during the holiday season and saw this great idea in one of the stores we visited.

It’s not too often you come across an idea that is actually a “win-win” like this idea.

Supermarkets have something in common with those trying to sell their homes in this difficult economy.

First, you need to attract potential buyers to your front door by offering great curb appeal. In the case of those trying to sell homes and with supermarkets, you need to do more than simply providing a presentable front yard or parking lot as cars fly by. Having just a presentable curb appeal won’t cut it in today’s economy – you need to have an inviting curb appeal that warmly welcomes customers to your store.