Small Business Owners’ Confidence in the National Economy Drops, Inflation Concerns Continue
The MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index dropped slightly this quarter to 60 from 62.1 as small business owners’ outlook on...
Easter Endures – Gifts and Clothing to Spur Consumer Spending, Projects NRF
Consumers plan to spend a collective $24 billion on Easter this year, up from $20.8 billion in 2022 and the previous record high of...
‘Best States to Start a Small Business’ Report from Lendio
Lendio has released a study on the Best States to Start a Small Business using the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor...
Core Retail Sales Grew in February, Reports NRF
Although overall retail sales dipped slightly in February, core spending rose, the National Retail Federation reports.
“February’s retail sales growth is not surprising given the...
Starting a Cottage Food Business
In the last five years – in large part due to the coronavirus pandemic – the food and beverage industry has witnessed many changes....
Changes in Florida Alcohol Laws Reflect America’s Evolving Alcohol Industry
After several decades of consistently maintaining the status quo of Florida’s Prohibition-era legacy alcohol beverage regulatory structure, the last 10 years have seen significant...
Establish Competitive Benefits to Attract and Retain Employees
Widespread employee attrition has affected companies big and small. The Great Resignation has been a catalyst for self-reflection – leading employees to ask themselves:...
Utilizing Financing as a Small-Business Owner
If you are a small to mid-size business owner, you likely have or will need to obtain capital through business financing. Using business financing...
February Imports Expected to be Lowest in Nearly 3 Years
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to drop to nearly its lowest level since the beginning of the pandemic...
More than Half of Online Consumers Distrust Brands with Personal Information
According to the new Optimove “2023 Consumer Trust of Retailers Survey,” more than half (55%) of consumers surveyed indicated they do not trust brands...
Valentine’s Day Lovefest: Consumers Plan to Spend Nearly $26 Billion
Consumers are expected to spend $25.9 billion on Valentine’s Day this year, up from $23.9 billion in 2022, according to a joint survey by...
New NFIB Podcast Analyzing Small-Business Issues to Air First Episode
The NFIB’s new podcast, the Small Business Rundown, will air its first episode on January 26. The Small Business Rundown podcast will offer small-business...
2022 Holiday Sales Grew 5.3%, NRF Reports
Retail sales during 2022’s November-December holiday season grew 5.3% over 2021 to $936.3 billion, reports the National Retail Federation (NRF), falling short of the...
Quality Bicycle Products Updates Dealer’s Choice Program for Retailers
For 2023, Quality Bicycle Products has updated its Dealer’s Choice partnership program to help retailers boost their bottom line in a rapidly evolving marketplace.
The...
January 21st: National Use Your Gift Card Day Returns
To encourage consumers to dig their gift cards from wallets and drawers and spend them as intended, National Use Your Gift Card Day is...
Association of Retail and Consumer Professionals Acquires Retail Dietitians Business Alliance
The Association of Retail and Consumer Professionals (ARC) has acquired the Retail Dietitians Business Alliance (RDBA). ARC, based in Chicago, also owns the Category...
School District of Philadelphia Named 2023 Rise Up Partner of the Year by NRF...
The NRF Foundation has announced the School District of Philadelphia as its 2023 Rise Up Partner of the Year. Presented by Old Navy, the...
Viva Magenta is Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2023
Earlier this month, Pantone – the New Jersey-based company known worldwide for its standardized color-matching system (PMS) that provides a universal color language for...
U.S. Retail Sales Grew Nearly 8% This Holiday Season
Retail sales in the United States increased 7.6% year-over-year this holiday season (November 1 through December 24, excluding automotive), according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which...
Five New Retail Associations Pledge to Accelerate the ‘Race to Zero’
Five retail and business associations have pledged to become Accelerators for the Race to Zero.
Race to Zero is the UN-backed global campaign that is...
