JenDore Founder Earns Certificate in Retail Operations (CROPS) – Retail Alliance Foundation

We're proud to share some exciting news—JenDore founder Jenna Green has officially completed the 2024 Certificate in Retail Operations (CROPS) Program through the Retail Alliance Foundation! 🎉

This certificate reflects our ongoing commitment to strengthening the JenDore brand—not just creatively, but operationally too. From customer service and merchandising to inventory, staffing, and financial planning, this program covered key topics that help retailers like us thrive in today’s ever-changing landscape.

What is CROPS?

The Certificate in Retail Operations is a specialized course designed to educate and empower small business owners and retail professionals across Hampton Roads and Virginia. Offered by the Retail Alliance Foundation, the program is all about giving entrepreneurs the tools they need to build smart, sustainable, community-rooted retail businesses.

Learn more about the program here.

Why It Matters

At JenDore, we believe growth doesn’t just happen—it’s intentional. Programs like CROPS help us:

• Improve our operations and customer experience
• Stay up-to-date with retail trends and tools
• Become stronger leaders in our community

As a SWaM-certified, woman- and minority-owned small business based in Norfolk, VA, we’re always looking for ways to learn, evolve, and serve our customers better.

A Big Thank You 💚

Huge thanks to the Retail Alliance Foundation for offering this incredible opportunity to businesses like ours. We're honored to be a part of the 2024 CROPS cohort and excited to put everything we've learned into action!

Stay tuned as we continue growing, leveling up, and sharing the JenDore journey—online and in-store.
—Team JenDore