One way to stand out against local competitors and national companies such as Amazon: Stock the kind of goods customers just can’t get everywhere. That approach may be effective, but it’s of... Read more
When the wedding dress store Alfred Angelo filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy last week, the news sent brides around the country into a panic — and presented an opportunity for some wedding vend... Read more
The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. Florists who cater to a less affluent customer base envy uptown competitors with their higher-order values. At the same time, thos... Read more
Facebook is one of the best social media platforms a business owner can use to build their business. But with constant changes and updates, it feels impossible to stay on top of everything a... Read more
Last month, Amazon acquired Whole Foods for $13.7 billion, signaling the company’s intention to dominate yet another segment of the retail industry. Though few people could have predicted Am... Read more
In Anchorage, Alaska, Bagoy’s Florist & Home may have hit upon a social media contest that drums up engagement online and creates actionable leads for future corporate and B2B work. This... Read more
Have you vowed to work on your visual merchandising this summer? Here are a few best practices, courtesy of display expert Becky Tyre, author of the blog, Retail Details. Color: The purpose... Read more
Imagine the following scenario. A young man visits your website, selects a $50 design and pulls out his credit card. He inputs delivery and payment information and then — balks when he sees... Read more
How did a retailer experience an increase in sales of more than 30 percent year over year? How did another retailer see the highest sales day in a store’s 13-year history, beating all of 201... Read more
Gone are the days of asking people to like you on Facebook or Instagram, then relying on your social media posts for some free advertising. Back in February 2013, Facebook (which bought Inst... Read more
