New year, new business plans, new customers, new products… new you! A brand new year brings on so many exciting changes that can have a big impact on your business, and Independent Retailer is here to make sure those changes are for the better. We’ve got all the latest trends and statistics that retailers need […]
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American Express Delivers Interactive Experiences for Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday is right around the corner, are you excited? Indie retailers are finishing the last minute touches for their displays and events, consumers are ready to start checking off items on their loved ones lists, and even some cities and towns are celebrating this day. This is the 10th anniversary of Small Business […]
Increasing Retail Sales with Data Analytics
Retail data monetization is the process of using your company’s transaction and customer data to optimize the way you make and spend money. There are two different ways to monetize data: direct monetization and indirect monetization. Direct data monetization is when a company sells their data to another party. This can be done in many […]
We Know Amazon.com – But what is AWS?
Amazon monopolizes much of the conversation around retail, between its popular Prime program, advances in shipping logistics, Amazon Go’s payment technology, and most recently the HQ2 contest and the circus than ensued. But, there is one sleeping Amazon giant that arguably has played an even bigger role in startup, ecommerce, and technology innovation: Amazon Web […]
4 Steps for Choosing a POS System
Choosing a point-of-sale (POS) system is a big decision. The right system can make your business operate much more efficiently, help manage inventory, provide data to make better purchasing and staffing decisions, and improve customer service. Many of the POS systems available for retailers advertise similar features. But, they are not all created equal. Here’s […]
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 […]
Amazon Storefronts: Friend or Foe?
Amazon Storefronts is an Amazon microsite that highlights independent retailers that manufacture or handcraft unique products. Amazon launched this subset of their ecommerce platform in September and accompanied it with a national TV advertisement featuring The Little Flower Soap, an indie retailer that has used Amazon to grow their business on a national scale. The […]
Getting Up Close and Personal with AI Technology
It is crucial for independent eccommerce retailers to stand out against Amazon by creating powerful online experiences for customers. Using artificial intelligence (AI) to create this personalized journey could help boost sales and traffic, both in store and online, for businesses. “In this fast-paced, ever-changing world we live in, an easy-to-navigate site, fast shipping, and […]
Following In Instagram’s Footsteps: Snapchat Is Now Shoppable
Gen Y and Gen Z seem to be spending the most amount of time on social media platforms Snapchat and Instagram, and retailers are taking note. Many big brands such as Victoria’s Secret® and Target® have advertised through both sites and in May, Instagram started allowing selected users to purchase items from retail ads directly […]
Amazon Go Reveals Second Seattle Location: How It Can Help Your Store
After the first Amazon Go store showed huge success, the ecommerce giant is planning to open yet another Go store in Seattle, just a few blocks away from the first one. What makes the Amazon Go store so unique is their cashierless, no line, no wait way of life, and customers cannot seem to stop […]
