Boost Fourth Quarter Sales with our Winter Workshop
The hustle and bustle of the holidays are right around the corner. So SnapRetail has created a Winter Workshop to ensure you’ll be singing, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” Get everything you need to promote Small Business…
Officials want big rigs off some area roads
Andy Ellen, the president of the N.C. Retail Merchants Association, said that's the type of distinction his group and local retailers are counting on to make sure...read more>>
Experts: Strong omnichannel efforts are retailers’ best competitive bet
Some traditional retailers including Macy's, Nordstrom and Wal-Mart are finding their footing in a digital world with increasingly savvy omnichannel efforts that let customers shop where and how they choose, experts said at a retail summit last week. "The promise…
Belk boosts SMS opt-in rates with 125th anniversary promotion
Regional retailer Belk celebrated turning 125 this year with a campaign that featured daily giveaways and convinced 13.1% of the sweepstakes registrants to opt-in to receive promotional texts. "We were also pleased with the social engagement, with Pinterest followers doubling…
Don’t overlook an Affordable Care Act tax credit
Under the new health care law, businesses with 25 or fewer full-time employees that meet certain other criteria are eligible for a tax credit that, starting next year, will be worth as much as 50% of their premium costs. Recent…
Set boundaries, outsource work to avoid burnout
Many small-business owners find themselves at one time or another drowning in work and putting in huge numbers of hours. To avoid burnout, set strict parameters to limit the length of your workday, experts advise. Also, boost efficiency by outsourcing…
Traditional US stores fight Amazon for online sales
Though online sales account for a tiny part of overall US retail sales, the category ... "Nowadays, who's not" an online shopper? asked Wharton Business School...read more>>