by Brian Brinkley According to the July National Federation of Independent Business jobs report, 48 percent of small business owners had openings. They are starting to search for creative ways to bring dependable, quality workers into their collective fold — and keep them. Offering incentives like paid time off, health insurance, and 401(k) programs are […]
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How to Evaluate Online Brands for Your Shelves
by Joe Zalta Ecommerce may steal the headlines in today’s retail world, but more than 90 percent of retail sales in the United States still occur in physical stores. This fact has led to an interesting emerging trend — a growing number of brands built and established in the online arena are now looking to […]
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 […]
How to Build a Successful Omnichannel Experience
Many retailers see their customers using multiple channels and understand that unifying the relationship between social media, physical locations, and ecommerce options is vital for survival. Knowing that you need to create an impactful omnichannel experience for shoppers is one thing, but making it a reality is different altogether. Why Do You Need to Build […]
Positive Changes to State Regulations
Statistics as of the end of July revealed that over 339 million total vaccines have been administered to Americans, and that number continues to climb each day. As more residents get vaccinated, additional states are beginning to lift their COVID-19 restrictions to match the CDC’s current guidelines regarding face masks and social distancing for fully […]
Perfecting Customer Experience for Post-Pandemic Retail
Many consumers got comfortable with online shopping during the pandemic, engaging with brands and other shoppers in a virtual sense, but nothing beats the authenticity of in-store experiences. Tango, a leader in Store Lifecycle Management (SLM) solutions, conducted a consumer survey which found that 85 percent of Americans cannot wait to get back to in-store […]
Say Yes to Clean CBD
With CBD oils ranging from 125mg to 750mg, HempAmericana offers cannabidiol products your customers can trust. They even have all of their lab results published on their website to show the quality and purity of each oil. Made right here in the U.S., these oils are formulated by doctors and sold at competitive prices. Nothing […]
Bring Peace to the Body with Nature’s Fusions
From essential and hemp oils to face mask sprays and hand sanitizer, Nature’s Fusions Essential Oils, LLC offers natural products to soothe the mind, body, and soul. All of their merchandise is third party lab tested, ethically sourced, and gluten and soy free, giving your customers the peace of mind to relax and unwind. Quality […]
Effective Ways to Utilize Video Surveillance
by Patrick Chown The retail industry, like any other sector dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, has seen its fair share of difficulties. As if dealing with the challenges of a pandemic was not difficult enough, retail stores are also dealing with increased security challenges. According to the 2020 National Retail Security Survey, retail theft, or […]
