Retail Center
5 Tips for Boomer-Friendly Retail Design
BY Jane Porter
Bring on the boomers. Consider this advice when designing a store where boomers are the customers. Smaller Retailers Tap Into the Power of Digital Displays
BY Lisa Girard
Four retailers illustrate how digital signs can help attract customers and boost revenue. Apple Retail Stores and the 'Buying Brain'
BY Carmine Gallo
Consider these three lessons to learn from Apple Stores to enhance your customer experiences in your store or office. Going Green Is Growing Important to Small Businesses
BY Sushil Cheema
Recycling and reducing waste and water use are just a few ways that businesses are creating more eco-friendly workplaces. Seven Tech Tools for Fighting Retail Crime
BY Carol Tice
Store owners can choose from a greater variety of tools to try to prevent theft by both shoplifters and employees. 10 Ways to Green Your Retail Store
BY Carol Tice
It can be hard to make expensive changes that could bring big energy savings, such as adding insulation or installing skylights. But you should. Lighting Up Your Store -- and Your Sales
BY Jane Porter
How to light your retail space to the best effect without breaking the bank. Six Design Mistakes to Avoid in Your Store
BY Jane Porter
Careful planning can head off potential problems with your retail space before it's too late. Freedom in a Fashion Franchise
BY Jason Daley
Apricot Lane franchises operate as true boutiques. And they're growing fast. Five Signs an E-tailer Is Ready to Open a Storefront
BY Jane Porter
Some retailers find they need a bricks-and-mortar store, not just an online site, to thrive.Play Video Reinventing Retail: How One Owner Is Making Her Boutique Tell a Story (Video)
BY Diana Ransom
See how Rachel Shechtman is bringing a magazine-like approach -- and advertisers -- into her retail shop. The Office's Five-Step Guide to a Disastrous Store Opening
BY Carol Tice
The opening day for the new Sabre store on 'The Office' was riddled with mistakes. Though funny, the show also offers vital lessons for entrepreneurs on what not to do. For Some Businesses, Square Register Can Replace Traditional Point-of-Sales Tools
BY Jonathan Blum
Popular mobile transaction startup Square's new app goes well beyond simply accepting payments. Your Franchise Could Be Here
BY Dinah Wisenberg Brin
Aiming to fill vacancies, shopping centers partner with franchise companies to pre-approve space for new chain locations. Designing a More Work-Friendly Workspace
BY Katherine Duncan
A company ditches its traditional office for a cost-effective space that better reflects the way it does business. How to Sell to Grocery Giants Wal-Mart and Whole Foods
BY Mikal E. Belicove
Here are seven concrete suggestions on getting your products onto the shelves of major grocers. How One Startup Streamlined and Stylized its Online Storefront
BY Dan O'Shea
The owner of online consignment shop Closet Rich turned to Goodsie when it was time to dress up for customers. The Importance of Office Aesthetics
BY Christopher Hann
How should startup entrepreneurs with limited resources furnish their work space? Start with common sense and consider your company culture. Marathon Man: The Driving Force Behind a Community Revival
BY Jason Ankeny
How one determined developer is helping restore the creative spirit of Nashville's downtown scene. A New Breed of Antiques Dealers Specializes in Retro-Chic
BY Jenna Schnuer
Philadelphia's Three Potato Four keeps things personal while staying ahead of vintage industry trends. Cheap Jack's Finds Decades-Long Success in Vintage Fashion
BY Rosalind Resnick
How an old-school New York entrepreneur is still standing strong in the fickle fashion industry. How Polyvore Became a Trend-Setter in Social Shopping
BY Jennifer Wang
This online community tells your network what to wear. Plus, a look at more ground-breakers in social commerce. Does Your Business Really Need a Retail Store?
BY Carol Tice
Here are some questions to ask in deciding whether the life of a retail shopkeeper is for you. Three Tips for Finding a Franchise Location
BY Gwen Moran
How much should your franchisor help in finding the right location? 
