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Editor’s Letter: Websites – Your first impression

Heading to the Web to check out a new restaurant, museum, zoo or just about any other business prior to trying it is commonplace in today's society.We want an idea of what we're getting into... more »

Retail spending on the rise in March

An increase in consumer spending has come with the arrival of spring, according to a Reuters article published on Tuesday, April 14.Lucia Mutikani of Reuters reports retail sales rose 0.9 percent in March, breaking a... more »

AmericasMart creates apparel advisory board to guide, advance shows

AmericasMart Atlanta taps the insights and expertise of wholesale and retail fashion, accessories and children’s industry leaders with the establishment of the Atlanta Apparel Advisory Board, which is charged with guiding the direction and advancement... more »

Etsy files registration statement for proposed Initial Public Offering

Etsy, Inc., an online and offline marketplace where people around the world connect to make, sell and buy unique goods, announced Wednesday, March 4, that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with... more »

Taking it Outside

Mar Jennings credits a confluence of many factors for the increasing popularity of outdoor entertaining. The lifestyle expert, television host and author of many books including “Life on Mar’s: Creating Casual Luxury,” said increasing eco-consciousness... more »

Family Matters

How to remain close as family and business partners. Family matters. Family matters matter. Here is why. Family members working with one another is not a new phenomenon in America. Some of the most profitable... more »

A Point of Interest

In years past, point-of-sale (P.O.S.) systems have been expensive and time consuming to manage — forcing retailers to neglect them and, as a result, neglect the opportunity for stronger store success, as well. Fortunately, modern... more »

Boost Your Holiday Sales

Trends from 2013 point to creativity with promotions, hours to increase foot traffic and business The holiday season is the biggest time of year for retailers of all shapes and sizes. These sales can account... more »

Planning for Markdowns

Approaching a dreaded yet necessary task for all retailers. In every job there’s that dreaded responsibility that gets pushed aside, dismissed and too often ignored. In retail, that dreaded something is markdowns. Commonly considered a... more »

Putting Your Best Staff Forward

Good employees are the key to success during the busy holiday season In my youth, I used to think that having employees would be easy. You’d hire them, tell them what to do and they’d... more »