Dollar Stores on Roll

A 2011 survey, conducted by America’s Research Group, reveals that Americans plan to stretch their dollars by shopping at discount chains, rather than at pricier department stores and specialty chains, with 753 out of 1,000 survey participants picking discounters as potential shopping destinations. Britt Beemer, president of America’s Research Group, notes that even low price [...]

Consumers More Upbeat

More shoppers believe that business conditions are good. According to a monthly survey by the Conference Board, the index rating wasn’t all that saw an increase.

NRF Pushes Agenda

National Retail Federation (NRF) President and CEO, Matthew Shay, used his scheduled keynote address at the Valley Industry and Commerce Association’s 23rd Annual Business Forecast Conference to highlight the NRF’s agenda to spur jobs, innovation and consumer value. The speech marks the first in a series of planned events, as the organization’s nationwide advocacy campaign [...]

Retail Evolves to Fill Vacancies

Malls have been historically filled by big brand name retailers. Now, property managers face the challenge to fill vacant shops.

Dollar Stores Prove to Be a High Growth Retail Sector

Dollar stores have been posting some of the highest growth rates across retailing in recent years.

Nostalgic Images Continues Successful Niche in Nostalgic Merchandise

Nostalgic Images continues to see a steady flow of product orders and customers interested in its merchandise.

Continuous Campaigning to Boost Local and Small Business Awareness

American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) urges consumers to “unchain” for a day on Nov. 19.

Small Businesses and Retailers Still Focused on Recession

Economic sluggishness is impacting entrepreneurs: 27 percent (up from the spring) say they do not plan to grow in the next six months.

More Small Biz Recruits

According to the latest Intuit Small Business Employment Index, retailers and small businesses in general are starting to interview and hire an influx of interested candidates. July alone marked an addition of 50,000 employees to the payroll of small businesses nationwide. The upward trend in job openings and affiliated hires began in October 2009, and [...]

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.

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