MomentFeed, the leading provider of Proximity Search Optimization, recently released data from a new survey – “Impact of COVID-19 on National, Brick-And-Mortar Brands.” The latest round of results sheds light on how each generation is being impacted and provides clues for how brick-and-mortar brands should approach them as the economy reopens. The survey found that […]
How to Balance UX and Online Shopping Security During COVID-19
by Deepak Gupta Who knew that a tiny virus could dramatically change life as we know it? The entire world is grappling with the health implications of the COVID-19 outbreak, as well as its tremendous impact on the global economic landscape. Businesses around the world are quickly trying to upgrade their online presence and prowess, […]
Report Shows Timing of Reopening is Important in Determining Business Success or Failure for Retailers
by Alexander Babbage As part of an ongoing survey, a report, the Babbage Pulse, demonstrates retail recovery will depend on how different communities have responded to the seriousness of the virus and sheltering in place. Babbage Pulse was created by Alexander Babbage, a leading national research firm. Consumers have been tracked weekly since March 20 […]
Implementing New COVID-19 Policies in Retail Stores
by Elizabeth Cichowski Whether or not retailers are requiring their employees to wear face masks, those employees need to make a human connection if you want to increase sales and capture market share from your competition. That valuable discussion brings up a completely different issue: If you are implementing new policies due to this pandemic, […]
Four Ways Indie Retailers Can Cut Costs for Opening Week
by Brooke Chaplan Few times in life are more stressful and more cost-laden than the days leading up to a new business launch. However, there are a few steps that retailers can take now to reduce the initial outlay, protect their investment, and eliminate the hidden costs and last-minute expenses that often derail new businesses […]
The National Hardware Show Introduces Digital Platform – NHS Connects
The National Hardware Show (NHS), the leading event dedicated to all things home improvement, hardware and product innovation, is pleased to introduce NHS Connects. In the spirit of bringing the hardware community together, NHS Connects is a new digital platform that enables networking and business to continue leading up to the Show, which is now […]
Retail Employee Engagement and COVID-19: Getting Back to Work
The other night I saw a Big Lots TV commercial. Instead of the usual, slightly sad COVID-era piano soundtrack, it opened with an upbeat version of Put A Little Love in Your Heart. It showed real employees cleaning, sanitizing, stocking shelves with toilet paper, and smiling. It ended with the tagline “Your Neighborhood Discount Store.” […]
Tips for Retailers Marketing Non-Essential Essentials During COVID-19
by Brooke Chaplan As COVID-19 continues to impact the world, it’s certainly a scary time for millions of people. Additionally, it’s a really scary time for businesses that are deemed non-essential at this time. However, business owners have the power to change the narrative around their business. Even though your local government might view your […]
Tax Planning Amid Ecommerce COVID-19 Sales Boost
by Chris Rivera Consumers have been relying on and indulging in ecommerce way more than usual during the coronavirus pandemic, which is boosting sales for online merchants. As of April 27, ecommerce orders were continuing to surge, with order volume increased by 50 percent compared to 2019. From a personal perspective, my ecommerce accounting firm […]
The NPD Group Reports Upward Signs of Retail Spending
As consumers settled into their sheltering at home routines, spending improved for the fourth straight week, up seven percent compared to the prior week, according to The NPD Group. Retail spending also showed flat year-over-year performance during the week ending April 25, 2020 — the first time sales didn’t decline since early March. As promising […]
