UK retailers see number of shops drop for first time in years
News for the U.K. retail sector continues to look bleak. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: July 2012
Retailers lead the way in social media adoption, report finds
Retail merchandising is going social, according to a new study. The sector is leading the way for adoption of the relatively new technology. Continue reading
Back to school sales give retailers a bump in profits
Next to Christmas, back to school sales are the largest for retail giants like Wal-Mart, Target and Staples. Continue reading
Online sales tax bill gains more ground
With online sales soaring, lawmakers are calling for a revival of Internet sales tax. Continue reading
US retailers look at emerging markets overseas
As the United States economic slowdown continues, retailers are seeing a boom in emerging markets overseas. Continue reading
F-commerce on the rise with Facebook Storefronts
It’s no secret that Facebook is the source of millions of connections, but the social media platform is starting to become a relevant source for small business retail sales. Continue reading
US retailers looking at Canada for expansion
U.S. retailers are beginning to look at Canada as a viable location for expansion. Continue reading
Half of Michigan retailers experience sales growth
While the economy may be giving retailers and their POS software headaches nationwide, store owners in Michigan are remaining positive. Continue reading
Amazon begins requiring sales tax in select states, learns lessons
For the past year or so, Amazon has fought numerous battles with state governments over whether they should force customers to pay their relative state taxes at the digital retail point-of-sale system. Continue reading
Wet Seal shareholder calling for sale of the company
After the firing of former Wet Seal CEO Susan McGalla, the careworn women’s apparel retailer has begun the search for its next chief executive officer. Continue reading
