by Kevin Grauman The reopening of in-person commerce is finally a reality we can celebrate. Unfortunately, this pandemic is not over, and it may be months — or even longer — before we are in the clear. Until then, it is up to each store to maintain a safety standard that will allow for the […]
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How One Retail Startup is Pushing Through the COVID-19 Impact
All businesses, big and small, are seeing an impact in their sales due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether it be a positive or negative impact, everyone is feeling it and we’re all in the same boat. Instead of focusing on the negatives, one start-up is pushing through this crisis by donating thousands of products and […]
Small Business Owners See Small Increase in Sales During Contactless COVID-19
Small businesses are suffering as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are some bright spots according to a new report from the Electronic Transactions Association (ETA) and The Strawhecker Group (TSG) released on April 10. In a survey of small business owners conducted in late March, almost 40 percent reported that their business […]
How to Adapt Your Ecommerce Business to the Coronavirus Quarantine
by Daniela McVicker There’s no doubt that the global response to COVID-19 has changed the way consumers shop. Brick and mortar stores that are deemed ‘non-essential’ have largely closed down. People are avoiding going out in public. Even stores that have remained open are limiting hours, and taking other steps to prevent too much in-store […]
Transforming Your Passion into a Business Initiative – Insights from a Retail Owner
After celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8 and recognizing the month of March as Women’s History Month, I’ve been reflecting on my career path and journey as a female business owner in the retail industry. I started my career as an accountant, but after spending a few years in that role, I felt called […]
Kabbage Launches Online Hub to Help Boost Sales for U.S. Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
On Wednesday, March 18, Kabbage Inc. launched www.helpsmallbusiness.com to support small businesses financially impacted by COVID-19. The initiative is a call-to-action across the U.S., enabling anyone to purchase an online gift certificate from participating small businesses to provide them with crucial financial support. Certificates can be redeemed in full after they are issued or in […]
Coronavirus Pandemic Affecting Trade Shows and Other Events
Between postponed and cancelled trade shows, retailers selling out of toilet paper and cleaning supplies, thousands stuck in quarantine, and simply not knowing what’s going to happen next, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is causing quite a bit of mayhem around the globe. The novel Coronavirus has touched over 100 different countries, infecting over 120,000 people to […]
The Value of Brand Ambassador Programs for Start-Up Businesses
If it feels like Instagram influencers seem to be running social media, they pretty much are. With their massive numbers of followers and constant free products flooding their mailbox, they have new content to provide every day. As a retailer, you may be thinking about whether or not you should use, or even afford, an […]
Get Money Back with these 2020 Tax Tips for Retailers
by Danielle Higley Depending on your industry, workflows, or a thousand other factors, your business may be leaving tax savings on the table. That’s why it’s so important to have a good accountant or bookkeeper on speed dial around tax time. You never know what sort of credits or deductions you might qualify for until […]
FDA Sends Warning Letters to 15 CBD Companies Amid Safety Concerns
Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued warning letters to 15 companies for illegally selling products containing cannabidiol (CBD) in ways that violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). Based on the lack of scientific information supporting the safety of CBD in food, the FDA is also indicating that it cannot […]
