Become a Member and unlock all that The ROI has to offer:
- Expert guidance tailored to retail owners
- Interactive “What if...?” calculators
- On-demand webinars and how-to articles
- Inventory and cash flow tools
- Focused support for buying, profitability, launching, and more
Many tools and articles are free. But Members get unlimited, anytime access to everything.
About The ROI's Resource Centers
At The Retail Owners Institute®, we’ve organized our entire site like an inviting library—one built especially for independent retailers.
Each of our nine specialized Resource Centers is a gateway to proven tools and training resources especially for Owners.
Whether you’re looking to fine-tune your profits, plan cash flow, build smarter inventory buys, or chart your long-term direction, there’s a Resource Center for that.
Browse them all; there's much to see. Then use what you need, when you need it.
Nine Resource Centers. One Goal: Retail Owner Smarts.
- DATA Center
Retailers don’t need to become accountants. But they do need to understand what the numbers are saying. Benchmarks of six key financial ratios for each retail industry vertical provide perspective. Plus the tools and know-how for Owners to improve financial strength.
- STRATEGIC RETAILING Center
Meet the demands of today's retailing by "turning on your financial headlights." Engaging and explanatory courses + "What if...?" projecting calculators are your quick start resources.
- "WHAT IF...?" PLANNING Center
Want to test a new idea? Expand? Cut back? Try a price change? Hire someone? Before you act, run the numbers. The “WHAT IF...?” PLANNING Center gives you tools to project the impact of your ideas—on sales, profits, and cash flow. It’s not about being perfect. It’s about seeing what’s likely—before it happens.
- THE OWNERS Center
Step into the Owner’s job with confidence. Tools and insights to help you delegate, lead, and plan strategically for the long-term. The OWNERS Center focuses on your unique responsibilities as the business owner—big-picture thinking, long-term vision, and financial stewardship.
- The LAUNCH Center
Whether you’re launching your very first store, expanding into new locations, or preparing for a major rollout, the LAUNCH Center is built for you. Here’s how to make your retail operation viable and sustainable.
- PROFIT Center
Explore what drives profitability, where profit goes, what adjustments make for better results – without getting buried in accounting lingo.
- BUYING Center
Manage inventory with confidence—learn how turnover drives a buying plan, the role of markdowns, the power of GMROI. Smarter, leaner inventory decisions.
- CASH FLOW Center
Tools and training that show the cause-effect connections of sales, margins, inventory turns, and cash flow. Keep your business liquid and resilient.
- HELP Center
Not sure where to start? Ask us. Whether you need a sounding board or a second opinion, the founders are just an email away.
Subscribe for Unlimited Access
Many ROI resources are free to explore. But Members unlock full access to everything we offer:
- All specialized calculators for "What if...?" simulations
- All webinars and courses for more strategic decisions
- All retailer-friendly worksheets, tools, and downloads
- All Nine Resource Centers, 24/7.
Choose Your Membership
Just one all-access plan—no tiers, no surprises.
🔹 $395/year
One yearly payment; get two month's free! Best value for busy owners.
🔹 $39.95/month
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No upsells. No tiers. Just everything, available when you need it.