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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
While many retailers are cutting back on expansion plans and even closing many existing stores, Target has announced plans to open 27 new units, including its first in Hawaii.
Apr 01, 2009
Web shoppers and retailers alike are increasingly favoring in-store pickups, according to a recent study by Forrester Research Inc.
Apr 01, 2009
The government's economic stimulus plan doesn't include many provisions that directly benefit small businesses, according to economists.
Apr 01, 2009
User reviews and recommendations on online retail sites are more useful for typical web shoppers who plan to reduce the amount of money they spend on a variety of products, according to a recent study.
Apr 01, 2009
A new payment system called Mazooma enables online shoppers to pay directly from their bank accounts.
Apr 01, 2009
The National Retail Federation has asked Congress to overturn recent Federal Reserve regulations that would effectively ban popular "same as cash" offers.
Apr 01, 2009
American Variety Merchandise Expo, a new, all wholesale general and variety merchandise trade show, debuts May 31 through June 2 at the Meadowlands Expo Center in Secaucus, NJ.
Mar 01, 2009
Despite the recession, online retail sales will likely keep climbing in 2009.
Mar 01, 2009
DealBundle.com, a worldwide online social shopping club, has been established by YippeeO LLC.
Mar 01, 2009
On the heels of its success in Las Vegas in May 2008 and again in New York this January, Value Price Expo has added a fourth show to its annual roster, reports Alan Paggao, marketing director.
Mar 01, 2009
Ecommerce in the United States is expected to climb back to last year's levels by 2010 after experiencing slowing growth in 2009 due to the recession, a research group said recently.
Mar 01, 2009
Utilize These Dates to Plan an Effective Promotion Schedule.
Mar 01, 2009
A significant group of consumers, identified as, "recession shoppers," indicated in a recent study that they will do more shopping online this year if their financial situation worsens.
Mar 01, 2009
Natural Products Expo West/SupplyExpo takes place March 5-8 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA.
Mar 01, 2009
The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer, based in Atlanta, is exiting its EXPO business.
Mar 01, 2009
Since their inception in Greensboro, NC in 2000, the Golden Triangle Shows have grown to nine shows in three different southeastern venues.
Feb 01, 2009
According to a Christmas retailing survey by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, independent retailers fared better-relatively speaking-than chain stores during the 2008 holidays.
Feb 01, 2009
Skechers USA, a maker of popular lifestyle footwear, has struck a licensing deal with the Adjmi Apparel Group for a line of children's clothing.
Feb 01, 2009
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has called on Congress to pass a six month payroll tax holiday as part of any economic stimulus package.
Feb 01, 2009
Ecommerce fraud losses in the U.S. and Canada are expected to reach $4 billion for 2008, an 11 percent increase from 2007, according to CyberSource Corp.
