The 2014 holiday season rang up a healthy $616 billion in U.S. sales, according to Reuters, four percent higher than in the previous year, including both in-store and online sales.
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From giftware, jewelry and furniture to handbags, candy and seasonal merchandise, the St. Louis Gift Show has it all.
With more than 1,200 booths of quality merchandise at up to 70% below wholesale costs, the OFFPRICE show is the go-to destination for companies in the apparel industry.
Perfect for the horse and the rider, the Denver Market has everything western that retailers are looking for.
Waiting in checkout lines is one of a consumer’s greatest frustrations when it comes to shopping. In fact, 52 percent of consumers report that they would actually take their business elsewhere if checkout wait times exceed five to 10 minutes. Independent retailers can end the frustration of waiting in line by using Internet of Everything (IoE) technologies such as mobile applications, Wi-Fi, sensors and predictive analytics to optimize the checkout or even eliminate it completely.
By Sheppard Morrow Just as our computers, phones, and music players of today would be nearly unrecognizable to people from ten years ago, the modern consumer…
Many independent retailers have capital needs that come in various forms.
There is nothing worse than seeing a business with a great idea and concept fail to communicate successfully to their audience due to a lack of consistent branding.
Ever since the 1900’s where local corner stores dominated the retail world, the customer experience has pretty much remained a constant.
If you intend to take your business to the masses to begin getting clients and making sales, then it is essential that you have a sound marketing strategy.