A new year, a fresh start – there’s no better time to take a step back and evaluate your business. Hopefully you finished the year with…
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Small Business Saturday (SBS) was a record-breaking success during the 2018 holiday season. Total reported spending among U.S. consumers who said they shopped at independent retailers…
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…
by Raméz Baassiri While public corporations attract more media attention, family businesses also make a major impact on the U.S. and world economies. Family firms comprise…
Over the summer, the Trump administration garnered a lot of attention over talks of a “trade war” with China and the prospect of the United States…
by Justin Hoopes, owner Think BIG In my 10 years selling on Amazon and consulting with other sellers, I have encountered several circumstances of sellers with…
The results are in for The National Retail Federation’s annual America’s Retail Champion of the Year. Florida retailer Lisa Mergel, owner of Kanvas, a boutique day…
While Stanley Marketplace may meet the technical definition of a “mall” it feels wrong to use that term. Take the general concept of a mall, flip it upside down, shake everything out, and start from scratch.
This article will inspire you to make some simple changes to your retail environment to improve sales and develop loyal and satisfied customers.
Consumers are becoming more interested in no-name brands rather than huge moneymakers selling their products just for the name, and Amazon is realizing this trend and bringing what the customer wants right under their nose, so taking action on this could be crucial to your company.