According to the Small Business Administration, 70 percent of small retailers go out of business within the first four years. However, not a lot is said about why the success of these retailers is such a long shot, or what they can do to avoid becoming a statistic.
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At the ASD Las Vegas trade show this week, Independent Retailer publisher Bill McNulty presented his thoughts and ideas on what retailers can do to boost their sales using the Buy Local Movement.
With five fewer shopping days between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year than last, 32 percent of indie retailers are starting their holiday promotions earlier than last year, according to a survey by the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) and American Express. American Express founded the event, which is November 30 this year, in 2010. Many small business owners who are aware of Small Business Saturday say the day will be a part of their promotional calendar as it will be helpful in attracting new customers.
A rich Buy Local history anchors the Lancaster County, PA, region. Home to large Amish and Mennonite communities, the area is known for roadside stands where…
July is Independent Retailer month, a promotional campaign to show consumers the value in doing business with independent retailers. The month-long shopping movement marks July as…
Independents Week is coming July 1-7, and it provides an opportunity to get your community engaged with your local businesses. Created by the American Independent Business…
Bill McNulty, publisher of Independent Retailer magazine, explores concrete ways retail store owners can tap into the Buy Local movement to maximize store sales, in his presentation, “How…
Retailers are always looking for hot, new merchandise, and ASD Las Vegas, held March 17-20, is expecting more than 280 brand new exhibitors. In addition, returning…
Sumner Communications, Inc. launched GoliathFalls.com, a unique directory that showcases America’s locally owned independent businesses, thus bolstering the “Buy Local” movement that has been gaining momentum in recent years.
Three popular mobile payment tools are Square, LevelUp and PayAnywhere, and Merchant Warehouse just announced its new Genius platform.