Photo by S O C I A L . C U T on Unsplash While there are a lot more factors that help drive sales to your online retail store, these online retail marketing tips are a good starting point for those of you just beginning your entrepreneurial adventure or for those who already have an online store and are looking to improve their ranking and help drive more customers to their … [Read more...] about Online Retail Marketing Tips
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10 Ways Small Businesses Can Compete With the Big Boys
When mass marketers like Wal-Mart and Home Depot are moving into town, many small businesses become fearful for their very survival, particularly if these businesses become a direct competition. Yet despite the emergence of these multi-million dollar businesses, many small businesses continue to thrive and profit in the highly competitive marketplace. You may not be able to … [Read more...] about 10 Ways Small Businesses Can Compete With the Big Boys
Ideas for Fast Growing Retail Businesses
Despite the growth of online retailers, brick-and-mortar stores are still an important part of the retail experience. There are many products that people want to see, feel and smell before they make a purchase. Some products can’t be sold online, and so physical retailers are the only way to go. If you are looking into opening a retail business of your own, here are some great … [Read more...] about Ideas for Fast Growing Retail Businesses
4 Trends Reshaping Modern Inventory Management
Inventory management has always been a complex business. If you don't stock enough of a product, shoppers will go elsewhere for the item. However, carrying too much inventory is just as troublesome when you must deal with the losses associated with the excess stock. Modern inventory management systems are helping warehouses and retail stores manage their stock better to keep … [Read more...] about 4 Trends Reshaping Modern Inventory Management
Decorating Tips to Boost Holiday Sales
Holiday decorations are not just fun — they can be an excellent marketing tool. They create an atmosphere that encourages shopping and lets your customers know you care about them. For people who enjoy brick-and-mortar stores, the majority (62 percent) like to see, touch, feel, and try items, while 18 percent simply “enjoy the in-store experience,” according to Retail … [Read more...] about Decorating Tips to Boost Holiday Sales
How to Merge the Physical and the Digital for Your Brick-and-Mortar Store
Owners of physical stores can find comfort in the fact that brick-and-mortar retail is still much stronger than e-commerce. Even though the e-commerce sales have almost doubled in the last five years, they're still making up less than 10% of total sales in the United States. But even though e-commerce is nowhere near to catching up to traditional retail's sales, there is one … [Read more...] about How to Merge the Physical and the Digital for Your Brick-and-Mortar Store
Omnicommerce: What You Need to Know for Your Business
If you’re in the retail sector you’re probably continually looking for new ways to get ahead of the many competitors you have, and to increase your sales and profit levels, get more customers, increase productivity, and just generally build your business. To do this, it always pays to stay up to date on the latest retail trends that can affect your industry and your own … [Read more...] about Omnicommerce: What You Need to Know for Your Business
Point of Sale Devices: Importance of EMV Card Readers
For consumers and customers, cash is no longer king. According to a 2016 Gallup poll, only 24% report that they utilize cash for most of their purchases. Even fewer (53%) individuals report that they utilize cash for more than half of their purchases. The fact that credit cards and debit cards are king and queen means that businesses should invest in technology to allow … [Read more...] about Point of Sale Devices: Importance of EMV Card Readers
How Virtual Reality Can Be Used in Marketing a Business
Virtual reality has long been the product of science fiction junkies. It’s a giant leap that video game and movie fans have been dreaming of since they were children. After decades of dreaming virtual reality devices (like the Oculus Rift and Google Cardboard) are being sold to the modern consumer. This is a major leap for mankind. In the last ten years many bigger … [Read more...] about How Virtual Reality Can Be Used in Marketing a Business
What You Need to Know When Starting a Retail Store: Tips to First-time Retailers
Are you dreaming of having your own store? There are a lot of things that you need to understand before starting your retail store. Opening a retail business is more than just leasing a store, putting in shelves and creating your display. Here are some things you need to know when starting a retail store: The store owns you, not the other way around. Once you post those … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know When Starting a Retail Store: Tips to First-time Retailers
