Lessons from Wal-Mart

Success in e-commerce has come naturally to many small and large retailers. However, such success seems to be forever evading one of the top retailers in America, Wal-Mart. The store’s online retail sales growth has been dropping steadily since the beginning of...

The Downfall of the Department Store

Big-name stores have always been the enemy of startups and small businesses, but this may be changing soon. Many of these retail monoliths are on a downward slope, particularly J.C Penney, Macy’s and Kohl’s, all of whom are reporting losses and fewer...

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...

Benefits of Being a Small Business

Many small businesses struggle to compete with the big-box stores. They feel like they can’t compete but yet, they go against them every day to try to survive. However, keep in mind that there is a market out there for small businesses, as many consumers are just as...