The holidays are just around the corner, and it is back to business as usual! 2020 may have thrown us all for a loop, but consumers are excited to get out there and do their gift shopping in person. Independent Retailer has put together a survival guide to help indie retailers navigate the 2021 holiday […]
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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 […]
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 […]
How to Engage All Generations this Holiday
by Garin Hobbs The end-of-year shopping season is always an important time for brands, but this year, the season has assumed a particularly critical role in testing the resilience of retailers. More than two-thirds (67%) of shoppers plan to complete most or all of their holiday shopping online and only 3 percent say they will […]
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 […]
Top Hiring Strategies Ahead of the COVID-19 Holiday Season
Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Christmas are coming up fast, and major retailers such as Best Buy, Kohl’s, Target, and Walmart are already changing their holiday store operations this year due to COVID-19. To accommodate these new operations, like increased pick-up and delivery options for customers, store managers will need extra hands on deck. Preparing for […]
Get Your Online Store Ready for the Holiday Rush
by Mike Metz There are seemingly countless things to feel uncertain about right now, but we can be sure of one thing — online shopping will continue to be a big part of most Americans’ lives. We can also be sure that holiday shopping this year will be unlike any we have seen before. Is […]
Contactless Holidays: How Retailers Can Make Safer Payments a Reality for Peak Season
by David Wilkinson For independent retailers, the holiday season is always highlighted — finishing the year with as much profit as possible is significant to your business. This year, it is even more important, and that’s not all. Before you start thinking about decorations and window displays, you will have to take extra steps to […]
How Retailers Can Maximize Their Ad Spend this COVID Holiday Season
by Bryan Karas The holiday shopping season is nearly upon us, and soon everyone is going to be reading stories that have the same theme: You need to plan ahead. Although, this year is not like previous years. This year we are facing challenges that most of us have never experienced before. Things are different—for […]
Hot Holiday Toys
No holiday is complete without a bunch of toys for all of the children. Whether they’re being gifted a new action figure or even some slime, the way their faces light up once they open that present is priceless. This holiday season, give your customers the gift of seeing their child’s face light up on […]
