In The Face of Stiff Competition Walmart Turns Falling Revenue Around

In The Face of Stiff Competition Walmart Turns Falling Revenue Around

Small business owners would do well to look at the methods much larger retail outlets use to turn lagging sales and profit around. Most recently, the retail giant Walmart has experienced a 9.6% sales surge and is expecting to draw over $112 billion in revenue this...
Smart Retailers are Techie Retailers

Smart Retailers are Techie Retailers

There’s no debate about the fact that retail and technology are merging. With the influx of e-commerce, apps, and social media touching all facets of life, retailers who are committed to success recognize that keeping up with technology is a necessity in this...
Retailer Gratitude & Consumer Loyalty Go Hand-in-Hand

Retailer Gratitude & Consumer Loyalty Go Hand-in-Hand

It’s no secret to retailers, whether large or small, that customer service has a direct and meaningful impact on the loyalty of their customer base. However, what may come as a surprise, is that in a world that is becoming increasingly less personal, one of the...
Why Smaller Stores Mean Bigger Profits

Why Smaller Stores Mean Bigger Profits

With the giant that is e-commerce, retail trends are continually shifting and evolving. Things that once seemed to be common sense, are now becoming antiquated formats. An example? Major retailers like Target, Wal-Mart, and Lowes have begun to invest in smaller store...
Timberland, The Environment, and Responsible Labor Practices

Timberland, The Environment, and Responsible Labor Practices

All over the world, we often hear about unfair business practices, including apparel companies that rely on sweatshop labor to make huge profits. Sweatshop workers across the globe are often paid substandard wages for long hours, are subject to poor and hazardous work...