5 Quick Ways to Boost Foot Traffic This Week
- Phil Ingram
- Mar 16
- 2 min read
Running an independent retail store means every customer counts. Getting more people through your door doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Here are five simple, practical ways to boost foot traffic this week:
Boost Foot Traffic
Put Up a Sidewalk Sign: Grab a chalkboard or a small sign and write something eye-catching like “Fresh Deals Inside!” or “Coffee on Us Today!” Place it where passersby can’t miss it. It’s a low-cost way to pull people in.
Team Up With a Nearby Business: Chat with a local coffee shop, salon, or gym and agree to cross-promote. Drop their flyers in your store, and they’ll do the same for you. It’s a quick win that brings their customers to your doorstep.
Post a Deal on Social Media: Snap a photo of a popular product, add a caption like “20% off this week only!” and share it on your Facebook or Instagram. Encourage locals to stop by. It takes five minutes and spreads the word fast.
Host a Mini Event: Set up something small—like a 15-minute product demo, a tasting, or a “meet the owner” hour. Announce it a day or two ahead with a sign or online post. People love a reason to visit.
Offer a Door Buster: Pick one item and slash the price for a day—like “Socks: $1 Today Only!” Put it on a table near the entrance. Shoppers will come for the deal and often stick around to browse.
These steps are easy to start today; you can get more feet in your store by the weekend. Once they’re in, keeping them coming back is the next step. With meed’s loyalty platform, you can turn these new visitors into regulars, getting more from every customer—and you can start for free with meed.
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