2018 was a wild year for retail. Just a few years after the “Retail Apocalypse”, brick and mortar retail is experiencing a “Retail Renaissance” with more and more online brands opening popular physical storefronts. This complete 180 has turned much of the narrative around ecommerce replacing traditional retail on its head. Increasing competition from startups […]
January 2019 Issue
How to Profit from Seasonal Overstock and Returns
The holidays are over, including retail holidays Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Super Saturday. But, there is still one retail holiday left to contend with: National Returns Day. This more informal holiday takes place in the beginning of January when consumers flock to the stores and the Post Office to return or exchange holiday […]
Save the Girls: Keep Your Phone Accessible Without the Risk
Many women keep their phones accessible on the go by storing them inside their bras. Tami Lange became concerned when she noticed that her sister-in-law, a breast cancer survivor, was storing her phone in her bra. She realized there must be a safer alternative. However, not being able to find one, Tami set out to […]
Shoppers Flock to PopShop Market
Last December, PopShop’s Annual Winter Market certainly popped. The local indie market is held twice a year in the summer and winter, and features dozens of local retailers, makers, and businesses. Held in a event space locally known as “The Warehouse,” the market all but stopped traffic downtown from 10am – 3pm in Fairfield, CT. […]
Let Ande Rooney Signs Take You Back to the Good ‘Ole Days
Ande Rooney Signs give you that nostalgic, proper Americana feel that will take you back to the good ‘ole days. Featuring licensed signs from Coca-Cola®, Harley-Davidson®, PepsiCo®. and other famous brands and trademarks from yesteryear, this company has the perfect sign to suit the aesthetic of any store. Ande Rooney’s top quality and craftsmanship set […]
Does Your Digital Brand Need a Physical Presence?
Lately, major ecommerce brands such as Allbirds, Away, Casper, Glossier, and many others have all opened notable flagship stores. Plus, Amazon has slowly cemented their physical footprint with their Bookstores, Go stores, and most recently their 4-Star stores. So as an independent online seller, should you also have a physical presence? Our recommendation: yes. Independent […]
Ethical Purchases Drive Sales
by Jasmine Glasheen Next-generation consumers are taking over the world. Millennials will outnumber Boomers in 2019, but not for long: by 2020, there will be even more Gen Z customers than Millennials. Young consumers are growing both in buying power and in number, and they made a big impression on retailers’ bottom lines this past […]
How to Upsell Gift Cards
It’s January, and that means one thing in retail: gift card redemption month. Year after year, gift cards are one of the most popular holidays gifts. 90 percent of gift cards are used within 60 days of purchase, and 72 percent of customers spend more than the value of their gift card when redeeming. So, […]
Then & Now: A Look Back at our 2018 Retail Predictions
This time last year, we simply asked: “What’s next?” And many retail industry leaders provided detailed projections. We also dabbled in providing our own predictions on what would happen in retail throughout 2018. Some of our predictions were right on the money. Others… not so much. Let’s take a look at what we thought would […]
Find The Best Deals and Closeouts at Miami International Mart
There’s no place like home, but the Miami International Mart comes pretty close. This B2B trade show brings you the best in electronics, closeouts, household items, health and beauty, party supplies, disposable goods, and much more all in one place. From January 20th to the 22nd, buyers can shop from tens of thousands of products, […]
