The pandemic has caused a huge shift in online shopping, with over $708 billion being spent online in 2020 – an 18 percent increase compared to 2019. Brick-and-mortar retailers were forced to adapt quickly to keep from going under, which meant that those who did not have an ecommerce website then had to figure out […]
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The West Coast Art and Frame Expo – The International Show for a Creative Industry
Designed to be a one-stop shop for all things art and custom framing, the West Coast Art & Frame Expo is an annual event held in Las Vegas every January. As the largest B2B industry show in the US, the expo has earned a reputation for being the best place to source products, network with […]
RICS Software Announces Brand Catalog Data Capabilities
RICS Software, a POS and inventory management platform used by nearly 2,000 independent retail stores across North America, is introducing a new ground-breaking capability that connects retailers and brands. Starting in the footwear category, RICS will provide access to product catalogs from brands from right inside the RICS Back Office feature. No more hassling brands […]
New Emerging Marketplace Section Joins September 2018 Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show
The nation’s largest souvenir show just got bigger. Responding to buyer requests for more artisan resources and unique finds, Urban Expositions will launch the new Emerging Marketplace section at the 13th annual Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show, September 25-28, 2018 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Featuring curated tabletop displays, Emerging Marketplace […]
RFID and the Returns Epidemic: Item Level RFID Could be the Answer to Faster, Simpler Returns
By Dean Frew, CTO & SVP RFID Solutions at SML Group Whether in Europe, the Americas or Asia, the retail industry is currently facing an epidemic. In the past, commentators weighed in on trends such as ‘the death of the highstreet,’ how to obtain and retain brand loyalty and how to improve customer experience. However, whilst […]
Working Together for Free Comic Book Day
The 17th annual Free Comic Book Day is ready to kick off this Saturday, and many businesses are excited about it. There are over 30,000 free comic books to be given away that are created especially for FCBD and also some other limited edition items that can only be purchased on this day, such as […]
Local Indie Retailer Spotlight: Quality Gem
“I still had hair,” Dennis Janofsky responded with a laugh when asked how long his store has been open.
Tactics to Stay Above the Chain Store Competition
The holidays are quickly approaching as they always do in the months leading to the most wonderful time of the year.
Key Takeaways from Amazon Prime Wardrobe
Amazon continues to make huge moves in every direction. Almost immediately following their recent acquisition of Whole Foods, Amazon began advertising for yet another service: Prime Wardrobe.
ASD Market Week: Nine Shows in One
ASD Market Week is a comprehensive B2B trade show that brings a variety of retail merchandise from all over the world together in one efficient shopping experience.
