On September 9, President Joe Biden announced a series of proposals to combat the COVID-19 pandemic more aggressively, including new federal safety regulations that call for businesses with more than 100 workers to require vaccinations against the coronavirus. This will affirm mandates already in place at many companies and give cover to employers that have […]
COVID-19
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 […]
Save the Day with Made in USA
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed multiple problems within the supply chain, and we still have not yet completely recovered. While this was devastating for many businesses left with empty shelves, it also pushed them to source products that are made in the U.S. Not only is this helping the economy to recover with rapidity, but […]
Positive Changes to State Regulations
Statistics as of the end of June revealed that over 311 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 […]
Sizzling Made in USA Suppliers & Products
Americans are still feeling the repercussions from the COVID-19 pandemic and how it impacted buying products overseas. Shipping delays and increased prices left many retail shelves empty, and while things are slowly starting to get back to normal, some businesses are still having issues with getting merchandise on their shelves. Buying American-made products can not […]
Hope for Retailers
The holiday season can make or break many small to mid-sized retailers. In 2020, these businesses showed true innovation and found new ways to deliver products to consumers. But now that restrictions are easing and a return to normal seems within reach, what does the future hold and what behaviors will stick in 2021? Silverback […]
Consumers Excited to Return to Stores
With reports that brick-and-mortar retail sales jumped almost 10 percent in March, consumers are showing their excitement for getting back out and shopping in person. Many experts believe that the COVID-19 vaccine rollouts are a big reason that shoppers are more comfortable with going out, and indie retailers need to be prepared to create awe-inspiring […]
Positive Changes to State Regulations
The CDC officially announced that Americans who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 do not need to wear masks or practice social distancing indoors or outdoors, except under certain circumstances, such as inside health care facilities and on public transportation. Statistics as of the end of May revealed that over 287 million total vaccines have been […]
State Regulations for In-Store Shopping
Updated 7/6/2021 As the COVID vaccines continue to make their way throughout the U.S., guidelines including mandatory facial coverings and indoor capacity limits are lightening up. If things keep going this way and we do not have another outbreak, retailers can soon expect the normal shopping patterns. So far, over 144 million Americans have been […]
Establishing a Durable Business Post Pandemic
by Chelsea Lamb Thousands of small businesses were forced to shut down at the start of COVID-19, but this has not kept new business applications in the U.S. from reaching a 13-year high. What has motivated all of these entrepreneurs to launch new ventures amid an economic crisis? Along with the fact that many of […]
