If the world's economy doesn't bring on a severe credit crunch, the Y2K might very well. As always, retailers will be among the first to feel the impact of any economic slowdown. Use this table to evaluate the status of your business. You can use this Stages of Decline indicator to quickly diagnose the health status of your business. Now, look over the table.
Most retail businesses are in some aspect of Stage One at any given time.
Here are some ideas to get you started. Let your competitors be sluggish and dismal. Change displays more often. Move the merchandise around. Compare sales per square foot, not by store but by different departments within the store.