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 […]
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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 […]
Prime Day Provides Trickle-Down Sales for Small Retailers
Amazon Prime Day started just five years ago, but is already a record-breaking sales event for the ecommerce platform. This year, Amazon sold more than 175 million products worth $7.16 billion on Prime Day, up 71% from 100 million products worth $4.19 billion in 2018. Dubbed “Black Friday in July,” Prime Day is the third-largest […]
Guide to Holiday Marketing
Consumer interests change year after year, and last year was an especially unpredictable one for consumer behavior related to holiday marketing. Key findings from a Yes Marketing report found that holiday sales in 2018 grew by 2.9% from the previous year, but fell short of the National Retail Federation’s forecast which projected 4.3% to 4.8% […]
WOW Customers With This New AR Virtual Try-On Tool
Step aside mass merchants, this one’s for the little guys. Perfect Corp. recently announced the launch of the new ‘YouCam for Web,’ offering AR makeup try-on solutions for small and medium sized businesses, according to a press release. This feature will allow consumers to browse and test what cosmetic products would look like using augmented […]
Don’t Fall Behind on the New Transaction Trend
Recently, Bank of America announced that it will be reissuing four million Visa debit and credit cards for account holders in the NYC, San Francisco and Boston areas, changing them over to contactless cards. Following the growing trend of tap-to-pay transactions, customers will soon have the option to try out the new payment method at […]
2019 Holiday Readiness Guide
Last year, the average shopper spent over $1,000 on gifts for friends, family, and themselves during the holiday season. Mobile and online shopping continue to gain traction and to steal headlines. However, last year 83% of holiday shopping was done in-store. Consumers continue to utilize online resources to browse products and scope out sales, but […]
