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…
Retail Sales Increase 0.6 Percent in November; In line with NRF Holiday Forecast Discounting Throughout the Month Shifted Consumer Spending WASHINGTON, December 11, 2014 – Holiday shoppers took advantage of deep discounting and early sales to lift retail spending in…
WASHINGTON, November 30, 2014 – Early holiday promotions, the continued growth of online shopping, and an improving economy changed the way millions of people approached the biggest shopping weekend of the year. According to NRF’s Thanksgiving Weekend Spending Survey conducted…
Bargain Hunters Holding Out for Hot Holiday Deals, According to NRF Survey NRF/Prosper Survey Finds Significant Jump in Intended Credit Card Usage WASHINGTON, November 12, 2014 - Procrastinators and bargain hunters alike are taking their time getting started with their…
Retailers Preparing for Surge in Online Shopping with Re-Focused Shipping Calendar, According to Shop.org WASHINGTON, October 27, 2014 – With expectations higher than ever for a merry omnichannel holiday season, retailers are assertively preparing their shipping operations to avoid delivery…
Optimism Shines as National Retail Federation Forecasts Holiday Sales to Increase 4.1% Washington, October 7, 2014 – After a turbulent start to 2014, the National Retail Federation announced today it expects sales in November and December (excluding autos, gas and…
According to new data from IRI, 15% of shoppers will be boosting their purchases of natural, organic and premium products in the coming year. "The word 'premium' means different things to different consumers," said Susan Viamari, IRI's editor of thought…
Businesses with fewer than 500 employees drive the economy, and represent about 55% of all jobs in the country. However, finding suitable employees can be tough. Small Business Owners with limited time and resources need to make every new hire…