Survival of the Fittest: Lessons from the Giants

Survival of the Fittest: Lessons from the Giants

The largest giants of the internet age – Apple, Facebook, Amazon, and Google – have grown at a rate the world has not seen before. Considering these companies are so huge, you may not realize that they once started small and had many failures in the beginning. Here...
Retail Trends for Small Businesses: Go Mobile!

Retail Trends for Small Businesses: Go Mobile!

Most businesses operate under the belief that in order to corner the market and attract a loyal customer base, a website and social media accounts are pretty much mandatory. However, many retailers are now finding that this is simply not enough anymore. What do we...

Share the Love this Valentine’s Day!

Valentine’s Day isn’t just the time of year for flower shops or candy stores to cash in. Small retail shops can get hit by Cupid’s arrow this year too with these ideas to entice their customers. Let’s get right to it: Deck your store with hearts galore: Though the...

Retail Trends: Shoppers Want Experiences, Not Just Stuff!

There’s a shift happening in the hearts and minds of shoppers across the country. Instead of finding new and improved things to buy, they’re seeking out new experiences to remember. While retailers from Urban Outfitters to Macy’s and Bed, Bath and Beyond saw slumping...