As existing brick and mortar giants such as Sears and Toys “R” Us are shuttering, a giant wave of freshman brick and mortar retailers are entering the scene. Where are these brands coming from? The Internet, of course. Most notably, the Instagram darling turned mega beauty brand Glossier opened a flagship store in New York […]
December 2018 Issue
Win Over Customers with Effective Product Content
by Dave Feinleib, CEO of Content Analytics As the holiday season quickly approaches, it’s important for brands and retailers to step up their online presence. By doing so, they can win over more customers both in-store and online. Product content is a simple yet incredibly effective way to engage with shoppers. Product content refers to […]
NRF 2019: Retail’s Big Show
Every January, the National Retail Federation (NRF) hosts their annual Big Show at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. This event brings retailers off all shapes and sizes together to learn what’s new in our industry. The huge event attracts over 34,000 industry professionals and 13,000 retailers from all 50 states […]
6 Tips for Training Your Retail Staff to Sell More
Whether you’re looking to ramp-up your December holiday sales or take advantage of downtime in the slower winter months, there’s always a good reason to kick your sales training up a notch. Here are six strategies to help your team take sales to the next level. Have a Pre-Shift Chat In order for your employees […]
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 […]
Consumers Will Spend 4.1 Percent More Than Last Year During Winter Holidays
Consumers say they will spend an average of $1,007.24 during the holiday season this year, up 4.1 percent from the $967.13 they said they would spend last year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. “The holidays are just around the corner and consumers are […]
Year in Review: A Recap of Retail in 2018 from A – Z
2018 was an exciting year for retail. Evolving technology, changing consumer preferences, and political shakeups all had a large impact on our industry. Here is Independent Retailer’s roundup of top trends, influencers, buzzwords, and developments that affected retail in 2018. Many of these topics were explored in greater detail throughout the year – those articles […]
All-In-One Portable Charger
We are all connected to our digital devices like never before – and having your smartphone’s battery die out just as you need it can make anyone’s life more complicated. Two Ohio State University graduates have a new product on the market that is designed to specifically address this pain point of modern living. Michael […]
