Operations

It’s Only Fair

There has never been a better time to take a look at fair trade products for your store. With sales booming and socially conscious consumption on the rise, this product category is set to make... more »

Spooktacular Sales!

The numbers speak for themselves. Last year, Halloween sales were forecast to reach $5.8 billion. As Halloween has increasingly become a social party occasion, that number has been steadily trending upward. And this means plenty... more »

Twitter 101

You have a store website and a Facebook fan page. If you're ready to make the move to Twitter, here are some basics to get you started.What is Twitter? It is an online social network... more »

Sweet Tweets

What makes a good "tweet?" One that lets your branding-your voice-come through loud and clear. Here's a sampling of what works-and what doesn't. From @CardsPR"Sweet. Teary. I love this lady! ~Sniff~ http://blog.hallmark.com/2010/01/22/a-lifetime-of-cards/"This is even shorter... more »

Online Retail 101

Using your website to sell product can be challenging. Rankings on search engines, product updates and more take time. Here are some ideas for more efficient online retail tools. Art and Jane Berger, owners of... more »

Your Customer is Here

You must have heard of the key players by now—Foursquare, Gowalla and more. Find out how you can use location-based social networking to attract customers to your store.Have you ever wished that you could instantly... more »

Doing Business with Drop Shipping

Drop shipping is more than a buzzword. It can offer your store significant advantages. Find out if this retail mode of operation will work for you.Retail 2010 is a global business no matter what size... more »

Timely Tax Tips

There are a number of steps that every gift retailer can take to minimize taxes. Here are a few. This is the first year in which gift retailers can convert funds in regular Individual Retirement... more »