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Franchise
An Investigative Report on Franchise Profits
How much money can franchisees actually earn running their businesses?
Retail Businesses
The Do's and Don'ts for Opening and Operating a Successful Retail Store
Everyone agrees that retail stores are dying. Here's why everyone is wrong.
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Social Media Marketing
How Mobile Tech and Social Media Are Merging to Change the Shopping Experience
The near ubiquity of smartphones and the irresistible lure of social media are upending how retail is done, all over the world.
Online Returns
Why It's Time for Retailers to Embrace Online Returns
Make sure you see a good return policy as a critical step, not an afterthought.
Starting a Business
10 Things to Consider When Choosing a Location for Your Business
If you're opening a restaurant where five restaurants have failed, make sure you find out why.
Big Data
Palantir Buys Fancy That, an Indication that Brick-And-Mortar Shopping Is Increasingly a Digital Game
The acquisition is a bit of a departure from Palantir's focus on issues like national security and defense strategy but also a harbinger of how data analysis is changing the game for retailers.
Apple
Grab a Tissue: Apple's Latest Holiday Ad Is Another Tear Jerker.
Prepare thine eyes. Apple wants you to feel all the feels, hmmm, probably all the way to the checkout.
Leadership
Abercrombie's Polarizing CEO Abruptly Retires
Mike Jeffries' lengthy reign has not been without its fair share of controversies.
Women Entrepreneurs
How a 10-Minute Spot on QVC Turned This Woman Into a $100 Million Cosmetics Mogul
With a unique ability to weave visual backstories and touch untold masses, QVC can serve as a transformative vehicle for entrepreneurs.
Retail Businesses
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.
