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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.
Apr 01, 2009
With the economic crisis forcing small business owners to slash costs, while trying to build up sales and revenue, ecommerce is increasingly seen as an attractive market environment.
Mar 01, 2009
"This year, more than ever, retailers need to be at the top of their game," noted Pam Danziger, who is president of Unity Marketing, a retail consulting firm in Stevens, PA.
Mar 01, 2009
As the list of store closings grows, so does the pain felt by retail landlords, not only because of the loss of some major tenants, but also because of a common but little known clause in retail leases.
Mar 01, 2009
Examples of independent merchants that are weathering choppy economic waters better than their giant retail brethren continue to be reported in many parts of the country.
Mar 01, 2009
While the economy is forcing many consumers to make sacrifices in order to save a few bucks, a handful of must-have expenditures remain on the list.
Mar 01, 2009
Not all banks are tightening credit. As big banks struggle, community banks are stepping in to offer loans and lines of credit to small business owners.
Feb 01, 2009
During the recent holiday shopping season, I noticed many stores using terms that seemed to contradict their intended purpose (to generate sales).
Feb 01, 2009
Yes, the stock market has lost about half of its value in the past year. But for the small business owner, experts say, "Stick to your knitting."
Feb 01, 2009
Makeovers have taken to television with great success. But the makeover business is not only booming on TV, it's permeating our image conscious society.
Feb 01, 2009
Insufficient cash flow jeopardizes any business any time.
Feb 01, 2009
It is a challenging economic climate for retailers big and small.
Feb 01, 2009
No business is required to take personal checks, and any business can require customers to pay in cash.
Jan 01, 2009
As economic times become more difficult and uncertainty increases, many business owners have found it tough to sell their products.
Jan 01, 2009
As the calendar turns to another year, it's time to get 2008 tax information in order.
Jan 01, 2009
Independent retail businesses still without a website are not alone. According to a recent study by research firm, Warrillow & Co., a whopping 59 percent of small businesses do not have a site yet.
Jan 01, 2009
People do things because of the feelings those things create.
Dec 01, 2008
The retail environment is now especially challenging for the small, independent retailer who is not only faced with penny pinching consumers, but also with giant retailers slashing prices.
Dec 01, 2008
Small and mid-sized online merchants who have not experimented with e-tail marketplaces are leaving money on the table.
Dec 01, 2008
There are many ways to increase conversion of your paid search campaigns. On a general level, it starts with the keywords, moves to the ad title and copy, and on to the landing page (the page at which your traffic arrives).
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.
