Retail Sales

Business News

US Retail Sales Reveal Surprise Increase in September Despite Ongoing Supply Shortages

The U.S Census Bureau announced Friday a 0.7 percent increase from August in American retail sales.

Business News

Retail Sales Fall In July, Driven by Sharp Drop In Auto Buying

Excluding automobiles, gasoline, building materials, and food services, retail sales fell 1.0 percent in July after an upwardly revised 1.4 percent increase in June.

Marketing

With No Website or Marketing Department, He Became a Millionaire Selling Potato Peelers on Park Avenue

Joe Andes was a master salesman of the old school. He made his fortune one $5 sale at a time, working on a busy Manhattan street corner.

Entrepreneurs

How Channelplay Helps Business Owners Boost their Retail Sales

Channelplay's services for SME entrepreneurs are definitely worth checking out.

Growth Strategies

6 Ways To Get Better At Sales

Salesmanship is one of the most important skills in life.

Thought Leaders

You Need to Stop Making These 5 Customer Service Mistakes

It's time to update your customer service training manual.

Marketing

Forget Cyber Monday: Here Are the 2015 Holiday Retail Sales Trends

What's clear is that marketers are wasting time and losing customers during the holidays.

Business News

U.S. Retail Sales Weak, Cast a Cloud on Consumer Spending

Economists had expected core retail sales to rise last month. They fell.

Business News

From Grand Theft Auto to Halo, Hot Video Games to Shine This Holiday Season

New consoles are great, but the real fun usually doesn't start until a year or so after when new games hit store shelves.

Growing a Business

This Software Company Wants to Help Retailers Compete Against Amazon

An engineer gives retailers a fighting chance in the online price wars.

Business Process

Could Hiring Snobby Salespeople Boost Your Sales?

new luxury shopping study suggests customers are more likely to make a purchase when dealing with a rude sales associate.

Science & Technology

GameStop Shares Plummet on Weak Outlook

GameStop lowered its fourth-quarter and full-year earnings guidance after suffering declines in video-game sales during the holiday period.

Growing a Business

Is Mass Customization the Future of Retail?

Letting your customer into the design process can boost engagement – and profits.

Marketing

'Supermarket Superstar' Mentor Serves Up 7 Tips for Product Development

With clients like Starbucks, Yoplait and Betty Crocker, DINE marketing president Chris Cornyn offers up business advice for entrepreneurs -- foodies and all.

Business Ideas

Crocodile Tears? Crocs Blames Earnings Drop on the Weather

The colorful, rubber footwear company said cold weather contributed to plunging profits in the second quarter.