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“3 Cash Flow Strategies for a Winning Holiday Sales Season” by Rob Daniel via Total Retail

by admin | Dec 13, 2022 | Accounting and Business Services, Brick & Mortar, E-Commerce, Holiday, News, Retail Strategy

The holidays are a time when many small businesses generate their highest revenues of the year, but it can also be a time when cash flow challenges become particularly acute. Stocking up on inventory, hiring seasonal employees, and surges in demand can all present...

“In-Store Visits, Online Shopping Saw Increases Over Thanksgiving Weekend” by Melissa Campanelli via Total Retail

by admin | Nov 29, 2022 | Brick & Mortar, Data Driven Performance, E-Commerce, Holiday, News, Predictions, Statistics

Credit: Getty Images by Jordi Salas Consumers spent a record $9.12 billion online shopping during Black Friday this year, according to Adobe Analytics, which tracks sales on retailers’ websites. Overall, online Black Friday sales were up 2.3 percent...

“Happy Holiday Shopping” by Andrew Mantis via The Robin Report

by admin | Nov 15, 2022 | Holiday, Predictions, Resources, Retail Strategy

It’s no secret the holiday season is a key sales period for retail, travel, and many other industries, so much so that these sales can make or break a business, large or small. With high inflation and fears of consumers pulling back, there are a lot of unknowns this...

“Holiday Shopping Habits Unwrapped: What’s Impacting Consumer Spending? As holiday shopping begins to accelerate, here are four trends retailers can expect to carry through the season” by Tom Niedbalski via Total Retail

by admin | Nov 11, 2022 | Gift Cards, Holiday, Retail Strategy

Credit: iStock.com by Coolpicture The holiday shopping season is upon us and retailers are keen to understand what will drive consumer spending this year. With global supply chain issues and inflation on the rise, consumers are changing their spending...

“How To Decorate Your Retail Store For The Holidays” by Bob Phibbs via The Retail Doctor

by admin | Nov 8, 2022 | Brick & Mortar, Community, Holiday

Decorating a store goes to the heart of what makes great retailing. During these times, it will be the deciding factor to WOW wary shoppers.  Various seasonal times and holidays can inspire retailers to create magic for their customers. The return of colored...

How to Effectively Communicate the Big Ideas That Set Your Business Apart From Other Brands This Holiday Season by Christena Garduno via Total Retail

by admin | Nov 5, 2022 | Holiday, Merchandising, Resources, Retail Strategy

Credit: iStock.com by Kseniya Ovchinnikova With unprecedented global economic challenges, retailers should dedicate their efforts and resources to what they can control during the upcoming holiday season. In the previous year, the retail sector achieved a 16 percent...