Boost Fourth Quarter Sales with our Winter Workshop
The hustle and bustle of the holidays are right around the corner. So SnapRetail has created a Winter Workshop to ensure you’ll be singing, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” Get everything you need to promote Small Business…
Experts: Strong omnichannel efforts are retailers’ best competitive bet
Some traditional retailers including Macy's, Nordstrom and Wal-Mart are finding their footing in a digital world with increasingly savvy omnichannel efforts that let customers shop where and how they choose, experts said at a retail summit last week. "The promise…
Belk boosts SMS opt-in rates with 125th anniversary promotion
Regional retailer Belk celebrated turning 125 this year with a campaign that featured daily giveaways and convinced 13.1% of the sweepstakes registrants to opt-in to receive promotional texts. "We were also pleased with the social engagement, with Pinterest followers doubling…
Don’t overlook an Affordable Care Act tax credit
Under the new health care law, businesses with 25 or fewer full-time employees that meet certain other criteria are eligible for a tax credit that, starting next year, will be worth as much as 50% of their premium costs. Recent…
Report: Retailers added 44,000 new jobs in August
Retailers added 44,000 jobs across the board in August, according to the Labor Department, as back-to-school shopping hit its full stride. Apparel and accessories stores saw the biggest jump with 13,700 new positions, while general merchandise stores added 9,400 jobs.…