Every year, Independent Retailer turns to the experts and asks “What’s Next?” Read on for industry expert takes on challenges retailers will face in 2019, where…
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The holiday season is a stressful time for everyone, including shoppers and employees. It’s inevitable that every retailer will have an upset customer at some point…
2018 was an exciting year for retail. Evolving technology, changing consumer preferences, and political shakeups all had a large impact on our industry. Here is Independent…
Last year, we asked: Should Retailers Open on Thanksgiving? This year, we take the idea a step further, and question in the grand scheme of holiday…
by Rich Kizer & Georganne Bender It’s that time of year again: The fourth quarter – the Golden Quarter – a crucial time for every retailer.…
“Fashion is one of the most pollutant industries in the world,” explains Emma Olson, cofounder of Hazel & Rose boutique in Minneapolis. Before Hazel & Rose opened, Emma was working in mass retail and “becoming less and less comfortable with my work.
Back to school shopping is the second biggest spending occasion, after the winter holidays. Each year, back to school and back to college shoppers spend roughly $80 billion.
The summer season is inspirational for almost every customer. Maybe they start a project on the house they’ve been putting off over the winter, start exercising…
Hello Mello is a line of super soft loungewear with pieces suited for every season. “Whether you’re watching Netflix, or hanging out, Hello Mello is perfect for everyday life,” says John Mauck of DM Merchandising.
As big retailers downsize and small shops are on the rise, shopping malls are repurposing their space.