MerchLogix, a leading provider of space planning and merchandise operations software, and DM Buck Advisory, a research and financial consultancy, today published a research report, Retailers and Shoppers Turn Attention (and Investments) to Stores: A Financial Analysis. The findings are based on six years of SEC filings by public retailers and an online survey of […]
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Make Your CBD Products Stand Out
With so many different CBD brands out there, retailers need to stand out from the competition. While certain ingredients and business models can assuredly put your brand on top, you need to be able to catch consumers’ eyes before they start reading the label. Snow Globe Packaging has just the right product boxes and supplies […]
CBD Sales are Skyrocketing
While the COVID-19 pandemic has led to economic pressures for consumers and less foot traffic for retailers, CBD consumption habits have remained strong. According to Statista, U.S. sales of hemp-derived CBD products reached $4.2 billion in 2019. By 2025, this market is expected to grow to $16.8 billion in value. As CBD continues to become […]
Saving the Environment by Using AI
Recently, the retail industry has undergone some drastic changes. Most of which have forced retailers to re-adjust and rethink the way in which they conduct their day-to-day business operations. In fact, even existing challenges such as the influence and impact retailers and brands have on our environment, are changing. The driving force behind this change […]
Using AI for Safety & Operations
Artificial intelligence (AI) is growing as an industry, and there is opportunity for retailers to benefit from the integration of AI technology. Businesses are always searching for new ways to improve their operations and increase their return on investment (ROI). In addition to their sales and operations, retailers have other priorities to focus on: employee […]
Adapting to Changing Consumer Behavior
Since March 2020, consumer behavior has shifted in ways we never imagined. Everyone ate differently, choosing to stay home rather than going out to restaurants, they went months without seeing family and friends, and they shopped differently, avoiding in-person interactions and making purchases online. For retail workers, there were so many hurdles to overcome just […]
Social Distancing Stickers: Building Brands, Saving Lives
by Andrew Witkin The past few months have been anything but normal. In order to keep individuals safe from COVID-19, governments have implemented strict guidelines on many aspects of everyday life. Everyone’s lives have been disrupted in some way, but the pandemic has also allowed us to get back to basics, where we can appreciate […]
Business Payday Loans: Are They Good for Business Financing?
by Tiffany Wagner A payday loan is a type of short-term financing that enables individuals to borrow an amount of cash for a flat interest rate. People who have no or bad credit history resort to taking out a payday loan because of its soft credit check and fast way to get the money they […]
Technology Tools to Help Retailers Open Their Doors
by Naomi Wheeless Hoping that the worst of the pandemic is behind them and their communities, many shops are preparing to reopen after extended closures and looking for the best ways to safely welcome back customers. Businesses need to consider a variety of new normals, like ways to keep customers socially distanced, minimize contact between […]
America Is Back In Business
Brick-and-mortar shops are slowly opening their doors. Restaurants and bars are now offering limited seating. Hair salons, nail salons, barbers, and doctors’ offices are also following suit. America is finally opening their doors and back in business. At this time, indie retailers are looking to restock their shelves to keep up with consumer demand. Even […]
