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INDEPENDENT RETAILER magazine is now the official news outlet for Wholesale Central visitors.
Each monthly issue is packed with new product ideas, supplier profiles, retailing news, and
business strategies to help you succeed.
See new articles daily online at IndependentRetailer.com.
Nov 01, 2008
Are shoplifters stealing your profits? According to The National Association of Shoplifting Prevention, "More than $13 billion worth of goods are stolen from retailers each year.
Nov 01, 2008
With the holidays quickly approaching, there is no better time to take a close look at the shipping offers you provide your customers.
Nov 01, 2008
Online retailers reported profitability last year and believe online shopping will be more resilient than other channels in the months ahead, according to a newly released study by Forrester Research for Shop.org.
Nov 01, 2008
While online merchants' use of social networks can bring benefits, they also can carry harmful consequences.
Nov 01, 2008
A new study highlights the importance of having a visible Internet presence.
Nov 01, 2008
Email building for a small business need not be especially time consuming or difficult. Here are some easy ways to build a list to increase traffic to a retail website and increase sales.
Nov 01, 2008
Major online retailers began sending holiday emails on October 28th last year, 58 days before Christmas, according to a new report.
Nov 01, 2008
The Internet's positive impact on global supply chain management is undeniable.
Nov 01, 2008
More than one in three holiday shoppers, or 62.3 million adult consumers, report they begin holiday shopping before Thanksgiving.
Nov 01, 2008
As Americans attempt to stretch their disposable dollars, we are becoming a nation of coupon clippers.
Nov 01, 2008
Location is of critical importance to a retailer. Deciding where to place a new store or move a current one requires a lot of study and thought.
Oct 01, 2008
It has been reported for some time now that adding an attended Live Chat strategy to a website can help increase sales.
Oct 01, 2008
More consumers are expected to shop online this holiday season. Now is the time to make sure your retail website is ready to maximize the potential.
Oct 01, 2008
When it comes to achieving a level of visibility and name recognition that's on par with their chain store rivals, most independent retailers face pretty stiff odds.
Sep 01, 2008
Increasing buyers' awareness of your company and products is just one element of running a successful online business.
Sep 01, 2008
Three sure fire tactics for engaging holiday shoppers online are: 1) an ever changing list of top gift items, 2) gift finders and 3) limited time sale offers. So say several online retail experts.
Sep 01, 2008
People between the ages of 40 and 59 represent the prime adult demographic that is making the majority of household spending decisions, according to a recent study.
Sep 01, 2008
In defiance of the lyrics of an old song that says, "The rich get rich and the poor get poorer," luxury retailers and their landlords report that the rich are stepping back from shopping at luxury stores right now.
Sep 01, 2008
While most consumers don't start holiday shopping in earnest until the day after Thanksgiving, online retailers should begin marketing for the season as early as October, according to MarketLive Inc., an eCommerce platform provider.
Sep 01, 2008
In general, retailers' call centers are helping to solve their shoppers' problems.
