Retail Receipts Show Increase in January

The Commerce Department confirmed on Tuesday that there was 0.4 percent gain in retail receipts for the month of January.

Off-price Buying: Strategies and Pitfalls

When a store is able to procure off-price merchandise from a supplier, it can serve to generate several benefits.

Designing a Retail Business Based on Biometrics and Real Statistics

With the help of biometrics, brick and mortars aren’t relying only on their sales numbers to solve problems.

The Power of New: Fresh Merchandise Means Better Sales

If over 30 percent of your inventory stock is old, you have a problem that needs to be addressed now.

Indies Profit from Unique Gifts and Smart Business Tactics

While unique merchandise draws customers, smart business tactics help drive home the sale.

Mobile Marketing a Crucial Part to Holiday Shopping

More people in the U.S. are using a mobile device to aid in their in holiday and every day shopping.

Independent Retailers Can Capitalize on Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday returns, providing consumers with incentives and a new holiday shopping experience.

Retailers Work Through Five Stages of Grief Towards Economic Recovery

When a retailer first notices slow business in general or items not selling as they should, denial is often the first emotion felt.

You Want Fries with That? Retailers Profit from Suggestive Selling

Suggestive selling not only works, but can add significant percentage to store sales volume and margin.

Independent Retailers Partake in Tax-Free Holiday Marketing

While the Tax Foundation believes tax-free holidays will negatively affect economic recovery, retailers beg to differ.

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