One-Size-Fits-All Proposal Fails to Consider Cost-of-Living WASHINGTON, September 1, 2015 – The Obama Administration has portrayed its proposal to expand the number of people covered by federal overtime rules as a means to bring extra pay to low-wage workers. But…
WASHINGTON, April 27, 2015 – The National Labor Relations Board’s decision to recognize a micro-union of workers in just a single department at a Macy’s store in Massachusetts rather than the entire store violates longstanding precedents on union organizing, the…
Most companies seem to have excessive pallets of merchandise that is either overstock or past dated. It’s taking up space that could be better used and benefit others. There is an easy way to rid your organization of that unwanted…
No matter how successful the industry is, there will always be bumps in the road. From technology to fuel prices, we will see constant changes and challenges around every corner. Click here to read more about the top 10 biggest challenges the…
With 2015 upon us, it’s time to evaluate your marketing strategy for the new year. See below for four areas to pay attention to: 1. Social will become more shoppable. 2. Retailers will speed up order fulfillment. 3. Mobile payments,…
Confident consumers stocked up on holiday gifts and other merchandise over the 2014 holiday season, helping boost overall holiday retail sales to their highest level since 2011. Total holiday retail sales, which include November and December sales, increased 4 percent…
Mobile has broken the mold for anticipated consumer spending as consumers are more connected to shopping opportunities and deals. However, these sales can create a headache once the holidays are over with and the returns start to flow in. Returns,…
A new year is always a time of reflection, and for small merchant owners there are no exceptions. With success coming in different shapes, sizes and even dollars, consider how you can help support your business in the year ahead to…
E-commerce accounts for less than 1% of the food and beverage industry's $600 billion in sales due in part to complex logistics and a struggle to guarantee freshness, according to a report from BI Intelligence. But with factors such as…
Social media overload is an issue for small-business owners, who face the challenge of determining whether networks such as Snapchat and Instagram are worthwhile. In this article, entrepreneurs share their experiences and offer tips for hiring social media specialists and…