Tip of the Week: Employees and Cellphones
We asked our Smart Retailers if they believe you should allow employees to use their cell phones while at work. Here’s what they said.
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Security System Evaluation Checklist
Following are some key questions to consider before you sign on the dotted line with a security...
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Curb Shoplifting in Your Store
Retail theft is a big problem and getting worse. Regardless of how successful you are in providing...
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The Best Way Gift Retail Companies Can Dispose of Unwanted Inventory
By Gary C. Smith If you’re in the gift retailing business, one of your great ongoing challenges is...
Read MoreBest of the Web March II: Your 4 Key Financial Metrics
Best reading for small-business gift shops that we’ve seen in the past few weeks. The 4 Financial Metrics You Should Look at During Tax Time By Amanda Abella Due.com Whether you’re just starting your taxes or...
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Best of the Web January II: Retail Sales Surge More Than Expected
Best reading for small-business gift shops that we’ve seen in the past few weeks. NRF says...
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Best of the Web January: DOL & Health Plans, 10 Ideas for Clearance Sales, More
Best reading for small-business gift shops that we’ve seen in the past few weeks. Department...
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Boost Sales by Assisting Customers with Gift Presentation
By Carime Lane Our parents may have told us not to judge a book by its cover, but when it comes to...
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Best of the Web November: Silver, Gold and Gen Z
Best reading for small-business gift shops that we’ve seen in the past few weeks. The Four...
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Guide to Giving: How to Handle Charitable Requests (in Quotes)
Smart Retailer columnist Jennifer Raines is working on a feature article about the...
Read MoreBest of the Web October Part II: How To Use Free Samples (and more)
The best articles we saw recently. Why Free Samples Work (and how to use them) Small Business Trends columnist Rieva Lesonsky authored this article about how and why to use a free-sample station in your store. Learn the four...
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AMIBA article tries to help retailers combat ‘showrooming’
It’s called “showrooming” when customers are “just looking” but are...
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