Retail Center
BY Gwen Moran
Metail creates a 3-D avatar of shoppers then digitizes clothing collections and merges the garment images with the customer's avatar.Lessons in Avoiding Size Bias From N.J. Governor Christie to Abercrombie & Fitch
BY Gwen Moran
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's weight loss, and Abercrombie & Fitch CEO's refusal to carry plus sized clothing have placed weight issues in the spotlight. Three tips on how to make sure your business is size-neutral. How Retailers Can Recruit and Retain Millennials (Infographic)
BY Kathleen Davis
Research from the National Retail Federation reveals what young adults are looking for in their first jobs. The 'Etsy Economy' and Changing the Way We Shop
BY Kathleen Davis
The online handmade marketplace is seeking to reimagine retail. Big-Box Backlash: The Rebirth of Mom-and-Pop Shops
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. Five Retail Design Myths Debunked
BY Jane Porter
Be creative in your store design and take a skeptical view of the conventional wisdom. 7 Low-Cost Design Ideas for Small Retail Spaces
BY Jane Porter
Consider these unique ways to design a compact store to look bigger and accommodate more merchandise. Creating Shops from Shipping Containers
BY Jane Porter
How small retailers are building new kinds of stores. 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. Encouraging Employees to Put Their Personal Stamp on the Workplace
BY Lambeth Hochwald
By letting employees do the decorating, small businesses can boost morale and save some money to boot. A Retail Extreme Makeover Provides Sweet Rewards
BY Gwen Moran
A Chicago cupcake companyâs experience offers lessons on renovating an affordable, but neglected retail space. 5 Ways Store Colors Can Influence Shoppers
BY Jane Porter
A look at how color matters in your retail space. It can either help to sell your products -- or irritate customers. Choose wisely. How Green Power Can Benefit Both Small Retailers and the Environment
BY Carol Tice
Tips on making the move to green energy, from wind and solar power to renewable energy credits. Reveal Your Retail Personality
BY Lambeth Hochwald
Three retail business owners show how to project personality and add a special flair to your store. 7 Retail Disaster Zones Every Storeowner Should Avoid
BY Jane Porter
How to prevent common store design mistakes that can make your customers less likely to buy. Retail Decor Tips from the Star of 'Tabatha Takes Over'
BY Gwen Moran
The outspoken business-makeover specialist Tabatha Coffey of Bravo reality show fame dishes on how to keep customers coming back. 6 Low-Cost Ideas for an Interior-Design Makeover
BY Carol Tice
Does your restaurant or store need a face-lift? Consider these budget-minded tactics from a recent episode of 'Restaurant Impossible.' A Sneak Peek at the Store of the Future
BY Lisa Girard
Look for more decentralized, less cluttered stores that offer experiences and personalized products. 7 Tips to Create Winning Window Displays
BY Jane Porter
How to design windows that will command attention and lure shoppers into your store. 7 Layout Secrets of the Big Retail Chains
BY Carol Tice
The right design and displays can steer customers to more merchandise and keep them shopping longer. How Small Shops Economize by Sharing Space
BY Jane Hodges
Retailers can learn about such opportunities from brokers, matchmaking services or simply word-of-mouth. To Grow Sales, Turn Your Workplace into a Theater for Customers
BY Lambeth Hochwald
Here's a marketing idea worth considering: Give your customers a front-row seat and let them watch you work. 5 Ways to Make Sweet Music for Your Business
BY Lambeth Hochwald
Ditch the Muzak and tailor your tunes to appeal to your customers and employees. Bars Go Green
BY Alina Dizik
How eco-friendly practices are helping drinking establishments attract a loyal clientele. 
