Business News
9 Things Not to Buy Before Black Friday
Never pay full price. Here are some products you don't want to buy before Black Friday.
By PCMag Staff
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Marketing
Why a Turnaround at Toys R Us Will Tank
Without an effort to transform its brand story, Toys R Us is another retail example of too little, too late.
By Dave Sutton
Marketing
Four Examples of Retail Brands Killing it With Content
Every brand has a story. Make yours an epic.
Buying a Franchise
The 5 Best Retail Franchises You Can Buy Right Now
Are you a natural salesperson? Then take full advantage with a retail franchise.
Business News
We Visited Amazon’s New Bookstore. The Innovations Made Us Rethink the Possibilities of In-Store Retail
Amazon's latest brick and mortar bookstore in New York City breathes new life into the traditional retail model.
By Rose Leadem
Tech
How VR Helps This Company Save Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars While Sticking to Its Mission
Virtual reality helps retailer TreeHouse prevent errors, cut costs, eliminate waste, adapt faster, minimize travel and gain customer insights.
Building a Business
Big-box Stores Are Failing. Here’s How Small Businesses Can Scoop up Their Sales.
Steps for small businesses to not only gain but retain customers from large retailers
Marketing
5 Things You Should Do Now to Prepare Your Business for Black Friday
If you aren't assessing how to prepare your business for one of the busiest days of the year, then you are already at a disadvantage.
Business Branding
The Products and Brands We’ve Lost This Year
We've lost a number of iconic products and companies in 2017.
By Rose Leadem
Marketing
You Should Be Planning Now for Holiday Sales — Here’s How
If you're a small business owner hoping to effectively capitalize on the lucrative fourth quarter, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.
By Seamas Egan
Thought Leaders
Why Fashion Guru Nina Garcia Says Thinking ‘Shoes First’ Can Make You More Productive
Fashion guru and 'Project Runway' judge Nina Garcia, who recently became an advisor to a fashion-tech startup, shares two insights on dressing for success.
By Rose Leadem
Building a Business
July Is Just Early Enough to Start Planning for Holiday Selling
Children think Christmas will never come. Retailers know it will be here soon.
Entrepreneurs
For $46, You Can Dress Just Like Mark Zuckerberg
Italian retail company Vresh Clothing recently released a replica of the gray T-shirt regularly seen on Facebook's CEO.
By Rose Leadem
Business News
Amazon Spark Is a Pinterest-Like Shopping Social Network
The new feature inside Amazon's iPhone app lets you follow specific categories and people, making it easy to buy things you find.
Building a Business
How Real-World Retailers Can Better Compete With Ecommerce
Researchers found that shops can appeal to certain types of customers better than any website ever could.
By Rose Leadem
Building a Business
The 4 Top Customer Service Screw-Ups You Must Avoid
There is no point in marketing if your team ignores customers who respond.
Business News
Apple Back-to-School Deals Include Free Beats Gear
Now through Sept. 25, students can get a free set of Beats headphones when they buy an eligible Apple Mac or iPad.
Business Ideas
These 2 Graphs Explain the Retail ‘Apocalypse’
Brick-and-mortar stores can't beat the convenience of online shopping, and they shouldn't try. Customers come through their doors for something else.
Business News
Apple’s New Chicago Store Looks Like a Giant MacBook
The iPhone maker's Chicago flagship is larger than life.
By Rose Leadem
Business News
Amazon Patents Tech to Block In-Store Comparison Shopping
If you visit an Amazon Store, don't expect to be able to compare prices using your smartphone. Amazon's patent describes blocking such checks and sending a sales rep over to see you.
Business News
Amazon Is Buying Whole Foods for a Whopping $13.7 Billion — Is It a Good Deal?
The grocery chain will continue to operate stores under the Whole Foods brand.
Building a Business
5 Rules for Staying Ahead in the Ecommerce Race
Starting with a winning formula from inception goes a long way in guaranteeing long-term sustainability.
By Ricky Joshi
Business News
Dish Fined $280 Million for Illegal Robocalls
The company should have known that its third-party call centers were violating federal and state 'do not call' laws, a court found.
By Tom Brant
Business News
Amazon Books Should Open Where They’re Most Needed
Manhattan is not hurting for bookstores, but Queens and the Bronx are. Amazon Books should look to the outer boroughs for its next outpost.
Business News
5 Ways The Founders Of Zang Chocolate Launched a New Product In a Highly Competitive Market
Bringing a new product to the FMCG market is tough. You need the right product, partners and mindset. Here's how the founders of Zang are getting it right.
Entrepreneurs
This Romper for Men Kickstarter Campaign Raised Over $50,000 in a Day
Even though the idea has gained traction, people can't help but poke fun.
By Rose Leadem
Building a Business
The Downside of Popularity: How This Company Dealt With Overnight Success
When a menswear rental startup unexpectedly took off and sold out of its entire stock, its founders were forced to tackle a crippling supply-chain issue -- and angry customers.