Indie retailers want to accept as many forms of payment as possible to better serve their customers, as well as to achieve maximum sales. Shoppers often prefer to pay with a credit card because they earn prized rewards points.
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Dollar stores have always attracted a price conscious customer, but now a growing trend seems to be emerging. Many retailers in this segment are adding higher price points of $1 to $3, and as high as $5 for multiple sales.
Consumers collectively spend billions of dollars on gifts each year. Gifting is a powerful mechanism to build stronger alliances, and engage in positive social experiences.
Plaza Del Sol has developed an exciting and affordable lease concept designed especially for independent retailers. The management group is revamping a 400,000 square foot shopping center in Kissimmee, FL, formerly Osceola Square Mall, to provide an international plaza ambiance, while still maintaining its bevy of popular anchor stores.
Sourcing Products at Trade Shows
Product sourcing is a critical part of a retail business, and trade shows are great places for retailers to meet with potential suppliers and distributors to find the merchandise they need. Below are several tips to help retailers make the most out of a show.
The Company Corporation, a leader in helping small businesses incorporate and form limited liability companies (LLCs), has announced the launch of a new contest for small business owners, “Share 5 Small Business Tips for a Chance at $5,000.”
When it comes to growing a retail business, everyone can use a little help. Fortunately, there are numerous apps, software programs and tools that can help merchants manage everything from inventory to staff. Below are five must-have tech tools for retailers.
The ASD Las Vegas trade show, March 16-19 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, is offering some exciting new educational programs. Launching this year is the Independent Retailer Conference, an action packed array of sessions for small business operators, co-founded by Retail Minded and Nolcha Events.
At her recent confirmation hearing, Maria Contreras-Sweet, the newly nominated chief of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), promised to do more to promote the agency’s…
New arrivals are flooding into your store this time of year, and you are putting last season’s merchandise on sale. So what can you do to excite and entice your customers to buy? Implement the following three tips, and enjoy the sound of your cash register ringing.