Small Biz Trends

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

What do you do when you want to offer a personalized gift to your family, friend or colleague, but you’ve waited until the last minute to buy it? Then, your loved one can redeem the gift card at their future convenience and enjoyment. Benefits of Printable Gift Cards. Why purchase, download, and use a printable gift card?

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Facing volatile consumer sentiment is nothing new for retailers, but it does present even bigger challenges over the busy holiday season. This comes in the form of opting for collect-from-store versus paying delivery prices, buying in bulk, buying own-brand, or going down the homemade route.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Small business owners already have a lot on their plate. Their business is their baby, and they’ve poured their blood, sweat and tears into big-picture plans while eagerly embracing the day-to-day work. One of the first things a business can do to prepare itself is to save and cut costs. Fortifying for the Future.

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Inside Retail

MAY 13, 2021

The brand builds on GRBA’s House cooking, dining and entertaining stores with the introduction of bed linen, bath and living ranges. A new concept store opens at Doncaster Westfield shopping centre today, the first of two to open in Victoria this month, with more than 50 additional sites selected as part of a national roll-out. “I

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

I recently gifted Layla an advent calendar filled with bath bombs and lip gloss. A movement of 8- to 12-year-olds is taking over French brand Sephora’s stores globally. And is it ethical for businesses to capitalise on the trend of tween beauty? And is it ethical for businesses to capitalise on the trend of tween beauty?

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Small Biz Trends

JUNE 15, 2022

No matter what the occasion, small businesses looking for an easy and affordable way to show their customers appreciation should consider using printable gift certificates. Benefits of Printable Gift Certificates. Saving time: Creating printable gift vouchers takes time, which busy entrepreneurs seldom have.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

As a result, retailers needed to reshape their ordering options and, in some cases, the entire layout of their stores. With innovative technology and data solutions, retail stores can deliver highly targeted offers to engage customers. In marketing, A/B testing is foundational, but it is particularly critical for retail businesses.

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Small Biz Trends

JULY 12, 2022

Retail shop businesses can include any local facility where goods and/or services are sold. What Is a Retail Shop Business? A retail shop is any store or business that sells goods and/or services. A retail shop is any store or business that sells goods and/or services. Food Truck Business.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 9, 2023

For example, malls were the hottest thing in retail for decades — until ecommerce behemoths like Amazon began eroding malls’ implicit promise of being the everything store (or stores). The retailer opened its first store, named Bed ‘n Bath, in Springfield, N.J. RTP: What were, or became, the retailer’s weak points?

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In the heart of Hong Kong, where the bustling finance world meets the city’s rich tapestry of artistic expression, Lululemon’s flagship store at IFC mall stands as a testament to the brand’s evolution since it opened its doors in 2015. million in 2021 to US$247.48 million by 2028, reflecting a CAGR of 10.5 billion to US$12.5

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Small Biz Trends

JUNE 14, 2022

Opening a retail store is a popular way to start your own business. There are a huge array of products to sell, and you can run your business either in-person or online. Some retail business ideas can require a lot of capital, but this isn’t true for all. What Is a Retail Business? Health Food Store.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Even as stores begin to slowly reopen, ecommerce demand remains elevated. While its stores were closed, CITY Furniture added new functionality to its website, including virtual appointments, private in-store appointments and an entirely online sales team driving business through chat and phone.

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Small Biz Trends

OCTOBER 27, 2022

It’s the act of defrauding businesses using its return process and it’s a problem in the retail industry. It’s the crime of defrauding a retail store through its returns process. READ MORE: How to Slap Down Ecommerce Fraud in Your Small Business. Types of Return Fraud Tactics. Price Switching.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 25, 2023

Over the past three years, most of us have done a lot more shopping online, so it’s easy to forget that while ecommerce is still growing, most retail commerce still happens in stores. Here are six ways we see retailers innovating the in-store experience to keep up. In Q3 2022, ecommerce accounted for less than 15% of all retail sales.

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I Vend

DECEMBER 13, 2022

This gives retailers the opportunity to win new customers over the gift-giving season and then convert them to becoming repeat shoppers. In 2022, offers and discounts are more important than ever, as shoppers balance the desire to give gifts with the squeeze on their budgets from cost of living increases.

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Small Biz Trends

OCTOBER 21, 2022

If you love to knit, you may want to turn your knitting projects into a business. Gather supplies: Determine what type of yarn, needles, and other embellishments you need to complete your project. Start selling: Sell products in online marketplaces, at craft fairs, in your own eCommerce shop, or in local retail stores.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 30, 2023

In today’s challenging business landscape, where profit margins are shrinking, supply chains are slow and uncertain, labor shortages are prevalent and inflation is a concern, it is crucial for retailers and brands to differentiate between understanding customer habits and fostering customer loyalty in order to succeed.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 22, 2021

The Australia-based website offers fashion, footwear, homewares, garden, health, food, liquor and gifts, with brands and products selected by the Starts at 60 team to meet older shoppers’ needs. Let’s face it – this generation has run a household for decades, so some of the marketing stunts used on younger generations really fall flat here.”.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Can you go into the story of how the idea came about for this type of bookstore? IR : What were some of the highs and lows of setting up, and then running the business? A lot of our family lives in Brooklyn, so I chose the city both because it made sense for the store and also because I would have help and support here.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 28, 2022

Besides rewards programs, traffic-hungry retailers are using fun social media surveys, email promotions/newsletters and in-store kiosks to get their customers to share more of who they are and what they want from their retail experience. Still, respect boundaries. Sherif Fahmy is SVP, Strategy & Analytics at IN Connected Marketing.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Their mood going into the holiday season predominantly will be focused on pandemic-induced experiences, such as family baking projects, and home-made craft gifts in place of lavish present shopping this year. Speaking of Online and In-Store Channels….

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Seasonal hiring provides a window into retailers’ priorities, and 2020 demonstrates both the COVID-19-powered growth in ecommerce and the need to operate stores and supply chains safely. Ecommerce execution will lean more heavily on store-based fulfillment. The pandemic has negatively impacted the department stores’ businesses.

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Independent Retailer

JUNE 28, 2022

From belt buckles and cowboy hats to jewelry and apparel, Western Express offers a wide variety of quality western products that are sure to make your store stand out. Perfect for country, western, tourist, and gift shops, they are here to make sure your shelves are stocked and your customers are satisfied. Quality Western Products.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Advent calendars are big business in the world of retail. Department store Liberty even called out its record beauty calendar sales as factor behind its growing profits last year. One calendar was sold every two minutes and a queue of shoppers snaked around its central London store on launch day. Bestseller or bust?

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Small Biz Trends

JUNE 21, 2022

This printable blank coupon template is the perfect gift to give your family and friends. Printable Gift Coupons. This kraft paper blank coupon gift certificate is great to use for love coupons, acts of service, home-cooked meals, etc. Printable Store Coupons. Printable Christmas Puppy/Dog Surprise Gift Reveal Coupon.

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Small Biz Trends

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Christmas is quickly approaching, and that means it’s time to start thinking about your business’ Christmas crafts before they run out. We’ve got you covered whether you’re looking for ornaments, wrapping paper, or anything else, with some of the best places to get Christmas craft supplies for your business.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

When is it too early to advertise Christmas products in store? Other retailers though, particularly in e-commerce, even noted that this has shifted their strategic focus and planning from Christmas to BFCM as the main event for their category: one respondent referred to these sales as the “grand final for retail/e-commerce businesses”.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Talent from Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Aldi have joined the business, and they are currently recruiting for around 50-60 positions globally. “As The business plans to expand to 200 locations globally by the end of this year, and New Zealand is next on the cards. “It’s

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Talent from Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Aldi have joined the business, and they are currently recruiting for around 50-60 positions globally. “As The business plans to expand to 200 locations globally by the end of this year, and New Zealand is next on the cards. “It’s

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Millennials, aged 25 to 40, are much more likely than older generations to suffer eCommerce fraud and business/government impostor scams. This can detect sudden changes in the types of items the customer is purchasing, new locations and devices they’re shopping from, and new average ticket value — all of which can indicate ATO fraud.

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SGN Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2021

The Smoky Mountain Gift Show Section. Gifts of All Stripes Sell Solidly at Country and Variety Stores. How customers are finding all types of gifts at country and variety stores. Gift Report. The Nature of Sales – Trends for Today from State Park Gift Stores. Show-Supplied Editorial.

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Retail Focus

MAY 18, 2023

Shopping centres are so much more than a place to purchase a new outfit or a loved one’s birthday gift. The type of events can vary significantly, but most exist with the aim of educating or entertaining an audience. Inside the precinct is a whopping 255 stores, all of which need local staff to run.

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Small Biz Trends

JUNE 11, 2022

As a business owner, you want an enterprise that will keep your interest for as long as possible. You also want a business that will set itself apart from the competition by selling products and services that stand out. READ MORE: How to Buy a Business. Top Businesses for Sale in June. Twin Eagle Lake Resort.

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Small Biz Trends

AUGUST 24, 2022

If you are looking for a business investment that can be modular, comes with relatively low running costs, and has a compact work space perhaps you should consider opening a shipping container business. What is a Shipping Container Business? READ MORE: Small Business Ideas for Beginners. Shipping Container Homes.

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Small Biz Trends

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Small businesses need to pay attention. Customers can buy things from your e-commerce online storefronts and/or website using the data stored in their Amazon account. They can shop with Amazon Pay at your store. Even Independent shop owners can link with Amazon to let buyers used credit card information stored.

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Wiser

JULY 18, 2023

Wiser’s mystery shoppers visited grocery stores across the U.S. Wiser’s mystery shoppers paid particularly close attention to in-store stock levels, displays, and promotions. As far as displays are concerned, 40 percent of stores utilized themed displays near the entrance.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 14, 2022

Environmental sustainability and business sustainability can (and will have to) go hand in hand. Even as people’s love of groups continues to grow, I think people increasingly appreciate less formalized types of community too.”. Because time is precious, finding ways to give people time back can actually be quite a meaningful gift.

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