Author: Publisher

For many small businesses, the main priority is getting customers in the door. Marketing your brand, your products, and building a presence in your community is no easy feat for small businesses.

A few months ago, I was shopping at a large retailer for a Christmas gift for my wife. My daughter and I talked to one sales associate briefly and she showed us an item we were interested in.

As we head into Spring, retailers and consumers alike have warm weather on the brain. Vacation season and the summer months are not far out of reach. As a retailer, now is the time to start stocking up on warm weather staples, particularly sunglasses.

The February 2017 Issue of Independent Retailer Magazine takes a look at one of the most profitable products – Sunglasses.

Faster than Black Friday shoppers to the sales rack, 2017 is upon us, and you’ve likely got an eye on things you can improve in the year ahead.

Independent retailers have a huge advantage over big-box retailers when it comes to holidays like Valentine’s Day.

As 2017 begins to unfurl before us, one thing retailers know for certain is that cyber crime — and the need for cyber security — has only grown in scale in the past year.

As most retailers know, becoming an integral part of your local community is incredibly important for your success. Working with other local businesses creates trust, inspires collaboration, and makes people that much more willing to support what you have to offer.

For apparel retailers looking to stock up on terrific bargains, the upcoming OFFPRICE Show rolls into Las Vegas from February 19th-22th, 2017 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center.

Black Friday, Christmas shopping, and the winter sales rush are over. Consumers around the world are now back to their normal shopping routines, which means that they no longer have the excitement of scoring a great deal, the enjoyment of finding the perfect item for a loved one, and the relief of finishing off a long Christmas shopping list.