TMG Inc. Announces its ´Retail Stimulus Package´ -- Condenses 28 Years of Retail Success Into Tools that Grow Local Retailer Sales Up to 24%, Even in Recession

WEAVERVILLE, N.C., May. 15 /PRNewswire/ --

WEAVERVILLE, N.C., May 15 /PRNewswire/ -- TMG Inc., an internationally recognized firm offering growth-based retail strategies, today announced the formal offering of its "Retail Stimulus Package" created to counteract sluggish consumer spending across all retail categories. The key for retailers to succeed in this uncertain climate is to make buyers out of shoppers.

Economists are predicting slow growth through 2008. However, income growth coupled with strength in the job market are still giving consumers confidence they can keep shopping, albeit more cautiously.

The results of the TMG program are well-documented. Retailers from Chicago's Magnificent Mile, to rural Boone, IA, and luxury shoes to appliances have benefited. Even furniture - the hardest hit retail segment - demonstrates the power of the program to boost revenues and profits.

"...The very weekend after training our close rate was higher and overall sales were up," said Debra Holden, Owner of Regal House, a furniture and mattress store in New Bedford, MA. "This training helped our sales associates better identify our customer's needs."

The "Retail Stimulus Package" turns TMG's experience of 28 years of sales success and compresses it into a compact and actionable package that any retailer can afford. The "Retail Stimulus Package" is two days of interactive, engaging, on-site staff development and a follow-up meeting. Increased sales will be seen the following day. The cost of the "Retail Stimulus Package" will typically be paid for within 2-3 weeks and results will be ongoing.

"As a retailer, you can never depend on a specific level of traffic and now more than ever it's necessary to make the most of those precious few customers," said Franco Zizzo, Senior Vice President for TMG Inc. "It seems counterintuitive to spend money in a difficult economy but increasing the revenue per customer is the fastest method to stimulate sales."

About TMG Inc.

TMG Inc. is a progressive firm that specializes in providing retailers results through the use of results-driven business methods. TMG provides industry-leading expertise in revolutionary sales management training, strategic planning, profitability programs, and human resource management.

For more information about TMG please visit our website www.manngroup.net or contact Cindy Hamilton at 252.677.5156, email chamilton@manngroup.net.