Independent Retailer

OCTOBER 18, 2022

While the pandemic hurt many businesses, others quickly switched gears and tried new tactics to boost sales. 22 percent are cutting lower margin products and services from their offerings. 33 percent of small businesses plan to prioritize customer relations and strengthen customer loyalty to help increase future revenue.

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Independent Retailer

OCTOBER 21, 2022

As retailers brace for an economic hit, holiday marketing made a record early start. As many brands have already started their campaigns, indie retailers need to effectively communicate the key points that set them apart from larger companies. retail sales.”. 3 Steps to Stand Out From the Competition.

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Independent Retailer

JANUARY 5, 2023

Retailers have been running around tirelessly trying to keep up with consumer demands and the drastic shifts in the economy. With the year coming to a close and the economic outlook for 2023 looking uncertain, retailers are growing concerned. How Retailers Can Thrive in the Ecommerce Space. Live Shopping on the Rise.

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Rangeme

MAY 6, 2022

Selling internationally is beneficial for the economy and allows small- to medium-sized businesses to grow quickly. Below are some helpful tips and guidelines to consider before breaking into the world’s largest economy, the United States. If you are shipping goods by land, air, or sea, work with a licensed customs broker.

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Rangeme

JULY 26, 2022

After a two-year, pandemic-driven hiatus, retail trade shows are starting to boom again worldwide – and that’s spectacular news for brands looking abroad to fuel growth. As pandemic guidelines relax, consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands feel a growing urge to get out and network face-to-face with global retailers. In 2021, U.S.

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Independent Retailer

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Whether you are looking to grow your business or begin your journey as an entrepreneur, there is no doubt that Amazon is one of the fastest growing channels for sellers. FBA is a service that allows businesses to outsource order fulfillment to Amazon. They can also provide customer service and process returns for those orders.

Payment Services 74

Payment Services Fulfillment Wholesale Shipping 74

Small Biz Trends

JULY 26, 2022

And social media marketing has become an indispensable tool for leveraging products and services. Besides running ad campaigns through social media more companies are looking to influencers to connect brands with customers. In fact, global influencer marketing is expected to grow to $16.4 billion in 2022, up from $ 13.8

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Independent Retailer

JANUARY 17, 2023

Dropshipping is a great way for independent retailers to add items to their stores without taking on any additional expenses for storage and handling. The wholesale product manufacturer creates, packages, and ships the product out to your customer for you, making this a low maintenance business model. What is Dropshipping? back to top.

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Wiser

AUGUST 17, 2018

There are many different methods to increase your sales. Discounts are an effective short-term strategy that retailers use when inventory is moving slower than expected. Though the traditional discount sales are effective, Buy One, Get One (BOGO) has become one of the more popular choices for retailers lately.

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Independent Retailer

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

“The customer is always right.” This is the motto many retailers live by, and while some customer complaints have easy fixes, others may cause you to lose your patience. Small businesses especially need to keep their composure with difficult shoppers because their livelihood is based on superior customer experiences.

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Retail Adventures

JANUARY 4, 2022

Creating and delivering consistently good customer service is a battle that happens every day right on your sales floor. We know because we shop all sorts of independent stores every year, and even when the customer care is better than what we find in most chain stores, it isn’t always the best. Know thy customers.

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Rangeme

AUGUST 31, 2022

We want you to avoid costly pitfalls that erode productivity and profitability as you build, grow, or stabilize your brand. . Here are some classic examples of CPG giants whose retail initiatives flopped. . 3 Why Dasani failed to tap into the UK bottled water market. April 3, 2004. 1 Strangler, Dane. According to the U.S.

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Retail Next

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Do you own a retail shop, or thinking of starting one? Here are 10 tips you should follow to make sure your business starts, and remains, on firm financial footing. . Then, as your business grows, you can always move into bigger digs if you outgrow your first space. Invest in a Point-of-Sale (POS) System. Don’t Go Big.

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Retail Times

MARCH 30, 2021

Stockouts almost always make it to the “worst nightmare” lists of retailers, and for good reason. Not only do they lead to lost sales, but out-of-stocks also result in reduced customer satisfaction and lower loyalty levels. Not ready for a full retail management solution? Vend Tip. Inaccurate data.

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Small Biz Trends

JUNE 30, 2023

Affiliate marketing is a great way to supplement your income if you own a website, write a blog, or are a social media influencer. Affiliate marketers drive traffic to a company’s website and then earn a commission on any sales generated. Customers: Customers are those who buy products and services.

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Hyken

MARCH 7, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to Build Customer Loyalty by Sharing the Inflation Burden by Joel Comm. But there are some companies that are finding ways to keep their doors open while also keeping those inflation costs from impacting their customers.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

A complete point of sale system is one of your biggest assets in the retail industry. You need a point of sale system that helps you manage your business successfully in today’s highly competitive retail industry. Will your point of sale work across multiple platforms? Does it support multiple registers?

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Small Biz Trends

DECEMBER 23, 2022

READ MORE: Top Tips for a Great Small Business Marketing Plan (INFOGRAPHIC). Target market: This is a description of your ideal customer. It includes any products, services, price, packaging, and how it’s delivered. Only 50% of small business owners have a marketing plan for their business. Well, it doesn’t.

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