Last week United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) announced new holiday-season surcharges on packages delivered during peak times.
July 2017 Issue
A Focus on Finance: Know Your Options
Every business needs money at some point, it’s really just a matter of when. You might need to pull through a slow season, expand products and services, or launch a new digital marketing campaign.
Can I Tweet That? Truth-in-Advertising on Social Media
The past several decades have brought tremendous change to the world of advertising. The Internet — and particularly, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat — have increased both the potential audience that a retailer can reach, but also its potential liability for advertising missteps.
Business Models Shaping the Future of Ecommerce
According to a recent study by Accenture, there are four different business models that are shaping the future of digital commerce.
Sunshine Joy: Good Vibe Gifts
Sunshine Joy has distributed good vibe gifts and hippie lifestyle products since 1987, says founder Greg Burbank.
Snapchat for Any Business
Snapchat is a social media platform that allows users to send temporary images and videos to friends or share on their own personal “story.”
Buy in BULQ: Source Liquidation Goods Online
BULQtm entered the liquidation space in 2015, but it’s far from new to the industry.
Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show
Urban Expositions strikes again. The tradeshow powerhouse returns to Sin City to host the Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show September 13th – 16th at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
The Future of Artificial Intelligence in the Retail Industry
Although artificial intelligence (AI) sounds a little out of this world, this futuristic technology is already helping customers and retailers in the here and now, with expansion predicted for the years ahead.
Influencer Marketing: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Influencer marketing is an industry buzzword this year, and for good reason. This Millennial and Gen Z-friendly marketing strategy is accessible and scalable for just about any retailer.
