Consumer preferences and fashion tastes are constantly changing. Especially after a whole year filled with lockdowns, shoppers are excited to get out there and show off some new outfits and accessories. As we gear up to welcome 2022, design experts from across the nation have come together to reveal the top spring and seasonal fashion […]
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Spring/Summer 2022 Apparel Trend Report
by International Market Centers Atlanta Apparel’s in-house fashion office has released its semi-annual trend report, previewing the upcoming Spring/Summer 2022 colors, prints, and styles that retailers can expect to see in the coming months. “These trends reflect a year and a half of living through a pandemic. People’s priorities change and fashion evolves from what […]
2022 Retail Success Guide
With only two months left of 2021, retailers should already be looking ahead to the new year for the newest trends, technology, marketing tactics, products, and solutions for improving their business. Independent Retailer has rounded up some of the most important emerging trends in retail to watch out for in 2022 from top retail experts […]
Hot Holiday Products Available NOW
The supply chain is badly tangled, the price of shipping is skyrocketing, and retailers need products now. We are more than 18 months into the pandemic and with no signs of the shipping crisis getting better, businesses need to act fast if they want to get merchandise in on time for the holidays. “The 2021 […]
Consumer Economic Optimism Continues to Rise
With the gradual reopening of the economy and post-pandemic recovery on the horizon, retail sales continue to experience an uptick: May retail sales reflected a 6 percent increase above the first quarter monthly average, hinting at growth for many retailers across the U.S. With consumers spending more heavily in restaurants, gas and clothing categories that […]
Small Business Spirit is Thriving
Small business owners report they are doing better than expected as the economy continues to gain steam amid the waning pandemic, according to the results of the 2021 Small Business Survey by TD Bank®. The survey polled more than 750 small businesses nationwide with less than $5 million in annual revenue, from sole proprietors with […]
State Regulations for In-Store Shopping
Updated 7/6/2021 As the COVID vaccines continue to make their way throughout the U.S., guidelines including mandatory facial coverings and indoor capacity limits are lightening up. If things keep going this way and we do not have another outbreak, retailers can soon expect the normal shopping patterns. So far, over 144 million Americans have been […]
Supply Chain Solutions: Get Inventory Now
The COVID-19 pandemic created a situation where customers had little choice but to shop online, which caused a number of mission-critical challenges for retailers. From closing their doors and enforcing safety precautions to moving most of their business online and being met with delayed delivery times, many businesses are still trying to recover from the […]
Retail Springs to Life
The weather is warmer, the sun is brighter, flowers are in bloom, and spring is in the air. Retail experts are expecting a huge boom in brick-and-mortar sales come the spring and summer months since the vaccine rollouts are making consumers more comfortable to shop in person. Now is the time to get ready to […]
New PPP Loans for Businesses with 20 Employees or Less
The Biden administration announced five major changes in the Payroll Protection Program this week to make access to PPP loans more equitable, which could make a big difference for small businesses. Starting February 24, 2021, the U.S. Small Business Administration will begin accepting applications for PPP loans exclusively for businesses under 20 employees and sole […]
