Updated 12/1/20 In the wake of the reopening of brick-and-mortar retailers nationwide, business owners have been forced to keep up with the state by state requirements in order to keep their storefronts open to the public. Independent Retailer has curated a list of the regulations in each state, as well as links to official government […]
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How One Retailer is Creating Big Impacts with Small Changes
Retailers all across the U.S. have been coming up with creative ways to power through the pandemic and reach their customers. Social media has been a huge help for this, since each platform has different features that allow brands to connect with their followers. The Greek International Food Market, located in Boston, Massachusetts, has been […]
How Retailers Can Make Brick-and-Mortar a Business Boon in 2021
by David Mayer Physical retail has been in decline for more than a decade. While grocery saw a temporary reprieve during the onset of COVID-19 as shoppers stockpiled and avoided restaurants, March 2021 will likely see year-over-year declines as the world returns to pre-pandemic norms. To continue to thrive, retailers need to address the core […]
Diverse Advertisements Encourage Consumers to Make Immediate Purchases
by Top Design Firms Brands that invest in diverse, inclusive, and socially conscious marketing strategies are able to build stronger relationships with their consumer base, starting at the point of purchase, according to a new survey from Top Design Firms, a directory of design, marketing, and development companies. In fact, nearly two-thirds of consumers (64%) […]
Make Your Brick-and-Mortar Store Safer with Touchless Tech
by Chad Halvorson This year’s holiday shopping season will be, without a doubt, the most unusual in memory (thanks to COVID-19), and brick-and-mortar store operators now have more to focus on than ever – from the perpetual generation of enough revenue to stay afloat another year to keeping consumers and employees safe from coronavirus infection […]
NRS PETRO Offers a Painless Solution for Gas Stations
by National Retail Solutions Yet another EMV regulation, this one with a potentially massive price tag, is coming to service stations in April 2021. Fortunately, National Retail Solutions (NRS) has the most cost-effective solution available: NRS PETRO. With the NRS EMV EZ Pump, NRS ensures that gas station owners can conveniently forego costly upgrades and […]
How Shopping Appointments Could Help Retailers Survive the Holidays
by Shannon Flynn The holiday season presents some challenges and opportunities to retailers every year. Now, with COVID concerns and falling sales, the coming holidays may be even more challenging. Amid this confusing time, shopping appointments could provide some needed relief. A few major retailers adopted the shop-by-appointment model early on in the pandemic when […]
Lee Valley Launches Innovative Contactless Shopping Capability
by Dynamsoft Corporation Lee Valley Tools is taking its in-store COVID-19 precautions a step further with the launch of a new mobile shopping tool, which incorporates the JavaScript edition of the Dynamsoft Barcode Reader. Integrated with Lee Valley’s website, LeeValley.com, the new tool allows for mobile contactless shopping in each of its 20 locations across […]
How to Develop a Returns Strategy Around COVID-19 Challenges
With retailers putting the finishing touches on their holiday preparations, it’s now time to start thinking about the new year. Before the red hearts and chocolates of Valentine’s Day flutter your mind, there’s one more crucial aspect of the holidays that cannot be forgotten: Returns. Holiday returns are the jammed funny bones of this busy […]
Retail’s Biggest Weapon in 2021: WhatsApp
by Yuri Fiaschi This is one of the harshest economic climates the world has ever seen — and with a potential second wave of the pandemic coming this winter, retailers are stressed about how to capitalize on the holiday season. With foot traffic likely to be much lower on Black Friday and leading up to […]
