Retail business
BY Diana Ransom
As consumers grow more comfortable with ecommerce, Amazon.com isn't the only web company making big-box stores sweat. These days, corner cafes and artisanal cheesemongers are taking a bigger piece of the retail pie. 3 Ways to Turn Holiday Shoppers Into Year-Round Customers
BY Lisa Girard
Exceed customer expectations through everything from great customer service to surprise gifts. Day #2: 10 Sparklers Made by Indie Merchants -- Our Jewelry Picks
BY Colleen DeBaise
Today, we roll out our top picks for gifts of jewelry, made by independent artists. We received more than 70 submissions and narrowed the list to these 10. Five Retail Design Myths Debunked
BY Jane Porter
Be creative in your store design and take a skeptical view of the conventional wisdom. 3 New Technologies to Make Shopping More Interactive
BY Lisa Girard
Experts weigh in on new technologies from virtual greeters, to mirrors that give fashion advice, and touch screens loaded with information. Three Franchise Industries to Watch
BY Tracy Stapp
Here's a look at three of the most popular industries in this year's Franchise 500 and the trends that are shaping their future.The Dusty Groove America Record Store Keeps on Spinning
BY Jason Ankeny
The world of music retail keeps spinning at Dusty Groove America 
