Retail

Clean up your inefficiencies before jumping into the new year.

The decision should be a wake-up call for small retailers that haven't embraced fast-changing consumer expectations.

All it takes is one good story to sell a client. But that's one story more than many small-business owners have to tell.

There's only one thing worse than marking down excess inventory -- getting stuck with it. Here's how to make the most of a difficult retail situation.

The holidays aren't just about maximizing sales, they're also about contributing to your community. That's good for everyone, including your business.

What started as a social media-driven prank has taken a more sinister turn lately. Here's how to keep your business from being victimized.

Daily deals aren't just for bargain hunters. Here's why more retailers are promoting the use of daily deals as gifts this holiday season.

The sponsor of Small Business Saturday declares the event a resounding success. But the jury's out on whether it translated into bottom-line results.

South African chain Nando’s discovers that mocking Zimbabwe dictator Robert Mugabe could be a really unhealthy idea.

Some retail analysts have noted stellar holiday sales so far in 2011. Others, however, say the rosy numbers are more hype than reality.

Overheating iPhones make headlines -- and probably shouldn't. Also: Google wants to ape Amazon Prime, and Carrier IQ "spyware" gets hit with a lawsuit.

Comic preacher and anti-corporate activist Reverend Billy of the Church of Stop Shopping tells AllBusiness about the value of shopping in small, local stores.

If you want to maintain credibility with online shoppers, you need to make sure your site is secure. Here's what you need to accomplish that.

Sure, follow the hot new-business trends. But also make sure your new business has the three traits that most often lead to start-up success.

Online retail sales jumped 26 percent on Black Friday, setting the stage for record activity today. Is your small business e-commerce plan ready for the crush?

For the second year in a row there was a strong national campaign by small retailers (with support from large companies) to make shoppers aware of the benefits of buying local. Called "Small...

These steps should increase your sales, boost your income if you’re on commission, and make your work as a retail sales pro more fulfilling.

Large retailers are feeling the heat over their 24x7 shopping plans. If you're a smal retailer, it's important to stay on top of this issue.

It's important to protect your store from shoplifters, but don't go overboard. The last thing you want to do is treat all customers as potential criminals.