by Derek Miller Without question, 2020 will be remembered as an unprecedented year that brought both challenges and opportunities. The pandemic forced people out of public spaces and into their homes, which certainly took some getting used to, but this challenge quickly presented an opportunity for our industry, with consumer spending on housewares products increasing […]
Digital Trade Event Reveals Market Insights & Fashion Wholesale Trends
Informa Markets Fashion, which launched fashion wholesale digital events – MAGIC DIGITAL, COTERIE DIGITAL, PROJECT DIGITAL, MICAM Americas DIGITAL, and CHILDREN’S CLUB DIGITAL – along with B2B e-commerce platform partner, NuORDER, recently announced their digital event metrics, demonstrating informative and significant market insights following the event conclusion in early November. The proprietary data summarizes an […]
January 2021 Issue of Independent Retailer Magazine is Available Now!
The January 2021 Issue of Independent Retailer Magazine. Check out more timely Product Trends, News, and Marketing tips as they are added to our website here:
What Retailers Can Expect From Post-COVID Consumers
COVID-19 has changed virtually everything about retail. Retailers may never before have considered operating their business without a single customer inside of their store, and yet, this is now reality for retailers in states facing restrictions or total lockdowns. Despite such radical changes, certain trends that existed before COVID-19 remain the same.. For example, customers […]
Independent Retailer Named Top Retail News Site by These Leading Influencers
We are proud to announce that Independent Retailer has been named a top retail news source by this select group of outstanding websites. Here is what they had to say: “From time to time, an industry or subject inspires us to create a best-of list. These trusted industry publications cover the latest news in e-commerce, […]
5 Cross-Border Ecommerce Trends to Watch
by Juliana Pereira The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way whole business sectors operate. Ecommerce is no exception as the virus forced brick-and-mortar retailers to shut down for months and continues to create an uncertain future for in-person shopping, even in light of an imminent vaccine. On the other hand, ecommerce continues to accelerate as […]
How to Reach Customers in Their Purchasing Journey
by Courtney Parker A customer’s journey to a purchase decision is different today than even six months ago, especially when considering a high-ticket item. In some cases, online research has become more important, which opens the door for local retailers who can create a comprehensive presence across multiple digital touchpoints to reach consumers wherever they […]
3 Tips for Retail Success in 2021
by Maria Melo The COVID-19 pandemic has created lasting changes in how businesses sell and deliver goods and services, as well as transformed how brands must interact with their customers to succeed. Retailers are well aware of this shift and have been pivoting and adjusting strategies for months to continue effectively reaching customers. With many […]
How to Improve Business Finances & Cash Flow
by Wave Business cash flow describes the flow of money from your business’s current accounts receivable to your future accounts receivable — essentially, it is the total of your monthly cash flow minus the balance on your accounts payable. It is important to learn what cash flow is to make better decisions in running the […]
Technology’s Role in the New Retail Paradigm Post-COVID-19
by Pranav Tyagi This is a pivotal time for retailers. Many were already facing pressures from the growth in ecommerce prior to the onset of the pandemic, and after months of stay at home orders and forced closures, these stresses have only increased. According to recent data from IBM’s U.S. Retail Index, COVID-19 has expedited […]
