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 […]
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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 […]
Merchant Survey Reveals 2020 Ecommerce Trends
by 2Checkout The Ecommerce Trends Survey, carried out by 2Checkout with more than 1,200 companies across the world, has revealed their latest digital commerce priorities, challenges, and plans. The participating companies span a wide spectrum of industries, and sizes, yet they all report similar concern and approaches around ecommerce. 2Checkout is the leading all-in-one monetization […]
Lightspeed Loyalty Helps Loyal Tee Boutique Better Connect with Their Customers
Lightspeed, an organization that offers cloud-based technology for retailers and restaurateurs, is making groundbreaking advancements for small and medium-sized businesses with the next innovation in loyalty programs. The launch of their next phase in programs, Omni Loyalty, is coming soon this year and will allow retailers to build out their loyalty program to integrate their […]
The Ultimate Retail Calendar
New year, new trends and new holidays to prep for. Even though the end of the year madness may be over, retailers are still working hard to deal with holiday returns and plan ahead for upcoming events. Valentine’s Day products should start going up, as well as winter clearance plan-o-grams, St. Patrick’s Day displays… there’s […]
2020 Retail Predictions
New year, new business plans, new customers, new products… new you! A brand new year brings on so many exciting changes that can have a big impact on your business, and Independent Retailer is here to make sure those changes are for the better. We’ve got all the latest trends and statistics that retailers need […]
Fashion Trends to Embrace and Avoid in 2020
by Isabella Lovett 2020 is right around the corner, and both independent retailers and their customers are bursting with excitement to see what the New Year has in store (literally). After an extensive parade of fashion shows in New York, London, Milan, and Paris showcasing the hottest designs from the world’s leading fashion labels, it […]
What to Expect From Payment Processing for Small Businesses in 2020
by Todd Spear When it comes to payment processing, 2020 will bring more options to the table. As the ways consumers pay for goods diversify, there’s a need for stronger security. The Rise of Generation Z Generation Z (folks born from the mid-90s through about 2015) represents a group of consumers who won’t remember a […]
How E-Cigarette Regulations Are Affecting Retailers
Vaping and e-cigarette resellers are all on edge with the deaths and illnesses that have reportedly been linked to them. Walgreens, Walmart, Kroger and Rite Aid are only some of the retailers that have decided to pull these products from their shelves. With the developing regulations in a growing number of states and municipalities, businesses […]
Navigating Retail’s Porch Pirate Problem
Far from sailing the open seas or commandeering online media, the latest pirates are plundering American doorsteps. Porch pirates are thieves that steal packages from shopper’s doorsteps or porches. The concept is not new, but the rise in ecommerce, and ecommerce holidays, in particular, has also lead to an increase in package theft. “Stolen packages […]
