Business News
Target Is Going to War With Amazon and Just Slashed Prices on 3,000 Spring Items. Here’s What’s Getting Cheaper.
The price cuts come as the retail giant is trying to win back shoppers who have shifted to discount competitors.
Retail Business
Thought Leaders
This Injured Veteran Regained His Passion Building an Electric Bike Business
Chris Nolte was an avid cyclist before a debilitating back injury suffered in Iraq. He got back on the road and is helping others, too.
By Kira Halevy
Building a Business
4 Industries That Are Undergoing Revolutions
Yes, home automation and three others are changing at lightning speed. But do you know why?
Building a Business
10 Fashion, Design & Retail Companies to Watch – Entrepreneur’s Brilliant 100
Fans of accessories, food, shoes or formal attire and more should keep their eyes on these startups.
Building a Business
Are Retail Brands Ready to Compete in the New Normal?
As consumers continue to drift from brick and mortar shops to online markets, retailers are surprisingly optimistic.
Building a Business
6 Strategies for Marketing Your Retail Business Online
These tips will help your business increase its visibility online.
Building a Business
6 Low-Tech Ways to Reduce Shoplifting
Lighting and personal greetings are among the low-tech ways you and can make your store less attractive to thieves.
Building a Business
Does In-Store Pickup Save Customers Time? Not Really.
A new study finds that picking up your online purchase in a brick-and-mortar store doesn't save you as much time as you think.
By Reuters
Building a Business
From Clicks to Bricks: How Ecommerce Companies Benefit From Physical Stores
Find out why some web companies are expanding their business offline.
By Grant Davis
Building a Business
Athletic Apparel Is Lapping the Broader Retail Industry
Demand for activewear is booming, benefiting companies such as Nike, Under Armour and Lululemon.
By John Kell
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
The Content Marketer’s Guide To Black Friday
With Thanksgiving and the holiday shopping season quickly approaching, retailers and marketers must establish a game plan for arguably the two biggest shopping days of the year.
By Jon Salm
Building a Business
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.
By Kate Taylor
Business News
‘Frozen’ Gives Licensed Toy Sales a Boost
Licensed toys from Disney and Pixar are a bright spot in the overall toy category, which saw a 1-percent sales decline in 2013.
Building a Business
Wal-Mart Moves to Undercut Prices in the Organics Market
The retailer says it will introduce a line of organic products priced at least 25 percent below comparable market prices.
Brick & Mortar
Google May Open a Retail Store in NYC
Google is reportedly looking to open up a brick-and-mortar storefront in New York City where it might sell Chromebooks, Android devices and Google Glass.
By Nina Zipkin
Building a Business
Jos. A. Bank Scoops Up Eddie Bauer, Putting Men’s Wearhouse Deal on Ice
Jos. A. Bank says that it has been eyeing the Eddie Bauer brand for years now.
Building a Business
Will ‘Dumb Starbucks’ Be Smart Enough to Get Away With Selling Parody Coffee?
A coffee shop called Dumb Starbucks opened this weekend in Los Angeles. The only difference from the original? The word 'dumb' in front of its name.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
Amazon Just Bought a Video-Game Company
The Seattle-based tech giant has scooped up Irvine, Calif.-based Double Helix Games.
Building a Business
These Fashion Startups Want to Declutter Your Closet
A look at three businesses that are reprogramming you to shop smarter.
Tech
Target Chief Apologizes as ‘Holiday Hack’ Claims Yet Another Victim
Target CEO Gregg Steinhafel addressed Target's data breach in his first live interview since the incident, while Neiman Marcus announced its own security violation.
By Geoff Weiss
Marketing
4 Ways Retailers Can Ride the Post-Holiday Wave to More Sales
While the competition is taking a breath, use this time to create new customers and additional sales.
Building a Business
5 Secrets to Painless Returns
Setting up a separate return line and training employees can increase customer satisfaction and lessen headaches for your staff in the post-holiday season.
Building a Business
5 Common Ecommerce Returns Mistakes
Having a clear return policy and having a process for handling returns can reduce revenue loss and increase customer satisfaction.
Business News
3 Major Retail Predictions for 2014
One industry insider offers his top insights on the retail industry for the New Year.
Marketing
This Retailer Raised Prices on Black Friday — And Saw a Lift in Sales (Say What?!)
The maker of the irreverent Cards Against Humanity party game tacked $5 onto retail prices on a day when consumers expected to get ultra-deep discounts.
Building a Business
6 Simple, Low-Tech Ways to Reduce Shoplifting
Lighting and personal greetings are among the low-tech ways you and can make your store less attractive to thieves.