The new Omicron variant is causing more changes in the way consumers shop for products. With the new year ahead of us, it is time for…
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The Organic & Natural Health Association’s 7th annual conference, held on January 25-27, was a huge success at Diamondhead Beach Resort in Fort Myers, Florida. Eight…
Whether or not you rely on Groundhog Day to tell you how many more weeks of winter you have to endure, Independent Retailer is already celebrating…
by Andy Greenwood The law of unintended consequences can affect any complex system. Certainly, for retailers, it seems the explosion in ecommerce, accelerated by the pandemic,…
by Nicola Kinsella with Fluent Commerce “Shopping Centers-as-a-Service” is a relatively new phenomenon that offers customers a fully integrated physical and digital experience that makes shopping…
By Brett Shapiro The retail industry offers a plethora of opportunities for budding entrepreneurs to explore. If you are thinking of starting a retail business, you…
Once all of the stay-at-home orders went into effect in early 2020, brick-and-mortar retailers everywhere were forced to close their storefronts and relied on ecommerce sales…
The easiest way retailers can grow their business is by bringing a better connection to your hometown. Your business is already vital to your community, providing…
Product returns are a big problem for retailers. In 2020, consumers returned an estimated $428 billion in merchandise, representing more than 10 percent of total retail…
by Phil Kelley Jr. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many consumers to be wary of returning to brick-and-mortar stores, and the online competition can be fierce.…