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The Hottest Ecommerce Businesses to Start in 2014 (Infographic)
A look at the areas in ecommerce where the little guys have the most potential to make a big splash.
8 Ways Retailers Should Target Smartphone Users
Many sellers missed a big opportunity this past holiday shopping season. Here's what they can do later this year.
Retailers Not Giving Up the Battle Over Credit-Card Swipe Fees
The National Retail Federation appeals $5.7 billion Visa, MasterCard settlement that was approved in December.
4 Ways to Maximize Your Loss Prevention Strategies
Ways to get the most from the theft prevention technology and techniques you're already using.
Know Your Shopper to Boost Post-Holiday Sales
Shift your attentions to shoppers' moods and needs to move product and increase revenue.
5 Secrets to Painless Returns
Setting up a separate return line and training employees can increase customer satisfaction and lessen headaches for your staff in the post-holiday season.
Make the Most of Post-Holiday Sales
Prep your staff for after-holiday traffic by avoiding these 4 common mistakes.
5 Common Ecommerce Returns Mistakes
Having a clear return policy and having a process for handling returns can reduce revenue loss and increase customer satisfaction.
3 Major Retail Predictions for 2014
一个行业的sider offers his top insights on the retail industry for the New Year.
This Holiday's Wow-Factor Shop Windows
Forget deck the halls. These retailers decked out their windows for unforgettable buzz and branding. Which ideas will inspire your next great display?
Tips for Expanding Your Business to Another City
Mark Vevle helped set up Brooklyn Flea Philly, but the market failed. Lessons learned, he decided to open his own, Philly-centric market.
Lululemon Founder Resigns Amid Backlash Over 'Women's Body Type' Remarks
The yoga apparel maker announced today that Chip Wilson is leaving his position as non-executive chairman.
This Retailer Raised Prices on Black Friday -- And Saw a Lift in Sales (Say What?!)
The maker of the irreverent Cards Against Humanity party game tacked $5 onto retail prices on a day when consumers expected to get ultra-deep discounts.
6 Simple, Low-Tech Ways to Reduce Shoplifting
Lighting and personal greetings are among the low-tech ways you and can make your store less attractive to thieves.
What Franchisees Could Lose If the Minimum Wage Is Raised
As fast-food workers prepare to strike in 100 cities this Thursday, franchisees and business owners grapple with the minimum wage question.