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New Rules Project Helps Indie Retailers Rule Main Street

July 13, 2011 by Jaclyn Allard  
Filed under News, Podcasts

The Institute for Local Self-Reliance’s New Rules Project brings fresh new policy solutions allowing indie retailers to thrive.

Magic City Gift Show: Rebuilding the Economy

June 28, 2011 by Jaclyn Allard  
Filed under Industry Headlines, News, Podcasts

The Magic City Gift Show serves the business community, local nonprofit organizations and the general public with the widest selection of variety merchandise.

Shopobot Gives Customers Inside Analysis on Ecommerce Sites

June 19, 2011 by Jaclyn Allard  
Filed under Industry Headlines, News

Shopobot tracks the volatility of online prices on consumer products on a single ecommerce site.

Local Grocers Fight Shrinking Budgets

June 16, 2011 by Jaclyn Allard  
Filed under Marketing, News

Households are currently faced with the challenge of purchasing necessities with limited budgets, and local grocers are challenged with keeping up sales.

Made in USA Products in the US Capital

June 14, 2011 by Jaclyn Allard  
Filed under Industry Headlines, News

As the Smithsonian is owned by the American people, and designed to express our history, it should also be selling products made by American workers.

Independent Retailers Invited to Join Ecommerce Community

One store owner works to help other indpendent retailers with a one stop ecommerce shop for greater exposure.

Indie Retailer Support Shown Through Local Shopping

June 9, 2011 by Jaclyn Allard  
Filed under Marketing, News

There are a number of ways to break the chain store habit and support independent retailers, such as shopping local.

Return of American Manufacturing and Made in USA Brands

June 7, 2011 by Jaclyn Allard  
Filed under Industry Headlines, News

A return in U.S. manufacturing and increase in Made in USA brands may be a reality within five years.

Pay Raises Risk Future Chinese Imports

June 3, 2011 by Jaclyn Allard  
Filed under Industry Headlines, News

A recent wage increase benefiting Chinese workers has trading companies and Western retailers aware of potential cost increases.

Spending Rises But Discounts Favored

May 27, 2011 by Jaclyn Allard  
Filed under Marketing, News

Figuring out what shoppers want to buy is a top concern for retailers, says BDO’s RiskFactor Report for Retail Businesses.

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