Entrepreneurs
Black Friday Is Wine Friday, Too
If you're interested in more adult shopping for Black Friday through Cyber Monday, wine companies are uncorking deals.
By Tracy Byrnes
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Building a Business
5 Ways to Earn the Business of Customers Who’d Rather Shop on Cyber Monday
By Peter Gasca
Building a Business
5 Ways to Handle the 2015 Holiday Shopping and Shipping Season Like a Pro (Infographic)
Offering promotions and being aware of hidden shipping fees will help you maximize the cash before the New Year.
Business News
Poll: Amazon Is Still King of the Online Retail Jungle
Meanwhile, traditional retailers have collectively spent billions of dollars to try to capture Web demand.
By Reuters
Online Presence
The 25 Best Social Media-Inspired Gifts
Ever thought of making Twitter cookies? How about serving your guests your favorite liquor in thumbs-up shot glasses? Oh yes you can this holiday season.
By Kim Garst
Business News
Study: Online Fraud Is About to Kick Into High Gear
A new study forecasts a spike in attempts by criminals to steal payment card information.
By Reuters
Building a Business
How to Keep a Hawk’s Eye on Your Holiday Season Cash Flow
Paying close attention to staffing, inventory and equipment details can help you stay in the black as the New Year approaches.
Business News
Shoppers Prepare for Record Singles Day, China’s Biggest 1-Day Shopping Event
Alibaba was the first company to capitalize on the holiday in 2009, and it's now the biggest 24-hour shopping event.
Building a Business
2015 Will Likely Be Known as the Year of Mobile Commerce (Infographic)
Companies that don't have an app must not let another year go by.
By Anuj Nayar
Building a Business
3 Holiday Retail Trends Entrepreneurs Need to Consider
To compete and stay relevant, retailers need to get creative, innovative and aggressive this season.
By Peter Gasca
Building a Business
3 Customer Engagement Lessons From the Holidays That Apply All Year Round
It's not more important than ever to stay on top of customer complaints, which can quickly sink a business.
Marketing
How Retailers Like Apple Mess With Our Senses to Boost Sales (Infographic)
Retailers are tricky. When they play to our senses, they smell money.
Building a Business
If Your Holiday Campaign Failed, Start Working on Next Year Right Now
Holiday shopping is an annual event but marketers need to plan for it throughout the year.
By Andy Lombard
Building a Business
Holiday Returns Scammers to Cost Retailers Billions
An industry group's survey estimates scammers making returns will cost retailers $3.6 billion this holiday season.
By Phil Wahba
Entrepreneurs
10 Quotes to Help You Survive the Holidays
Baked fresh from us to you: A festive batch of wise and witty words to cling to, all season long. Happy holidays.
Business News
Holiday Pro Tip: Don’t Screw Up Your Online Layaway Process
Kmart inadvertently canceled online layaway orders for customers and is scrambling to fix the issue.
By Carly Okyle
Business News
8 Great Gadget Gifts for Entrepreneurs
Looking for a gift your entrepreneur will love this holiday season? We have you covered.
Building a Business
Leverage the Holiday Season’s Home Stretch
Extend promotions, build long-term relationships and be last-minute shopper-friendly. Building customer rapport is a year-round matter.
Building a Business
Mensch on a Bench: How This Toy Went from Kickstarter to ‘Shark Tank’ in Two Years
Inspired by his son's 'elf envy,' the Mensch on a Bench creator Neal Hoffman is taking the toy landscape by storm – and is hoping to do the same with the 'sharks.'
By Nina Zipkin
Marketing
3 Influencer Marketing Secrets to Steal in 2015
Traditional and digital media are no longer enough to ensure that consumers know about your company's brand.
By Jack Holt
Business News
It Begins: Kohl’s to Stay Open for More Than 100 Hours Before Christmas
The retailer is set to run a shopping marathon leading up to the holidays. And it isn't the only one.
By Nina Zipkin
Entrepreneurs
4 Ways to Fit Holiday Shopping Into Your Hectic Schedule
There are better ways to find the right gift, at a desirable price, than wander up and down the aisles.
By Larry Alton
Thought Leaders
Holiday Shopping for an Entrepreneur? Follow These Do’s and Don’ts
Don't waste your money or effort on gifts that will only frustrate your entrepreneur.
By Dorie Clark
Building a Business
Pop-Up Shops Prep for Winter Sales Lift
It's that time of year (again).
By Kate Rogers
Building a Business
How Retailers Can Compete With Amazon This Holiday Season, and Beyond
While many purchases are still made online, consumers still appreciate their local shops and the ability to discover items.
By Jeff Fagel
Building a Business
How Retailers Shot Themselves in the Foot With Early Black Friday Deals
Earlier deals this year by large retailers severely damaged Black Friday as a shopping occasion, but also created other big problems for these stores.
By Phil Wahba
Building a Business
Re-Create the Magic of Manhattan’s Holiday Windows: 5 Design Secrets for Small Retailers.
Visual merchandisers of New York powerhouse stores reveal their marketing strategies.
Business Ideas
Will Fewer Customers Be Shopping on Cyber Monday This Year?
In a report, the National Retail Federation says it expects fewer people will take advantage of Cyber Monday's digital deals.
By Nina Zipkin