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Tax ramifications of PPP loans clarified in new congressional act

Rules are not as complex now that Congress passed a law in December that clarified interpretations on PPP loans The program designed to provide financial relief to businesses during the pandemic caused confusion for many... more »

Short Staffed?

RA recent Gallup poll revealed that at the height of the pandemic, 68% of employed U.S. adults were working from home and only 26% felt they were emotionally ready to return to their workplace, with... more »

The Digital Alternative

It’s been an unprecedented year for the gift shop industry, as the COVID-19 pandemic has closed stores, forced trade show cancellations and caused uncertainty for retailers. But during the holiday season business picked up again... more »

NorthShoreShops.com changes how consumers shop locally

Tacklebox Brand Partners announced the formal launch of NorthShoreShops.com, the Virtual Central Shopping District, to benefit small businesses on Chicago’s North Shore, with the goal to change how people shop locally across the country. NorthShoreShops.com... more »

Pinterest details most-searched holiday gift ideas

Pinterest recently released its annual holiday gift guide, highlighting the most-searched holiday gift ideas on the platform. These gift guides can provide retailers with valuable insights into what consumers are looking for this holiday season. ... more »

Put a Bow on It

For better or worse, 2020 has dramatically changed the retail landscape. After stores reopened, many reported shoppers spending less time browsing. This means that retailers need to figure out how to encourage consumers to shop... more »

Mask Up

With the outbreak of COVID-19, the gift and retail industry has been thrust into a sort of twilight zone of operation. The ever-delicate balance of wanting to be open to customers and wanting to protect... more »

Shopping Safely

States and retailers have begun to navigate reopening following the COVID-19 pandemic, and the reality is that this “new normal” may be here to stay for (at least) the foreseeable future. For retailers, this means... more »