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Affordable Custom Made Suits? It's No Longer an Oxymoron
Proper Suit stitches together bespoke tailoring and e-commerce so the American male can dress better for less.
5 Stores That Have Already Started the Holiday Season
Wal-Mart, Starbucks and more are getting a head start on the holiday season, with deals and promotions starting in early November.
Groupon Gets Up On the Localization Game. Finally!?
As part of its 5th birthday redesign, the mobile application for the daily-deal site will automatically send you offers in whatever town you happen to be in at the time.
'Supermarket Superstar' Mentor Serves Up 7 Tips for Product Development
With clients like Starbucks, Yoplait and Betty Crocker, DINE marketing president Chris Cornyn offers up business advice for entrepreneurs -- foodies and all.
What Does the Demise of the Dollar Menu Mean for Franchisees?
McDonald's franchisees have long protested the burger chain's pricing moves. Will the new 'Dollar Menu & More' provide a solution?
Stellar Customer Service Keeps Upscale Lingerie Shop in Business
This Denver-based small shop has weathered tough times by showing their customers that they care.
A Foodie Startup Nixes Web for Brick-and-Mortar Shop
Freshfully started as a virtual marketplace for finding local food. When connecting buyers with their farm-fresh fare proved tricky, the Alabama startup shifted to a traditional street-side model.
5 Ways J.Hilburn Gets Retail Personalization Right
The custom retailer doubled revenues in a year. The secret to its success? Tailor fitting the shopping experience to fit every man individually.
Report: The Fancy Getting $53 Million From American Express and Will Smith
Credit card company American Express and actor Will Smith are apparently sinking $53 million into online retail service The Fancy.
Choosing a Retail Location: 3 Priorities You Might Be Forgetting
Often the cost of rent is a top consideration when choosing a retail space. But focus on the dollars and you might be missing out on essential ways to grow your business.
Big-Box Backlash: The Rebirth of Mom-and-Pop Shops
As consumers grow more comfortable with ecommerce, Amazon.com isn't the only web company making big-box stores sweat. These days, corner cafes and artisanal cheesemongers are taking a bigger piece of the retail pie.
3 Ways to Turn Holiday Shoppers Into Year-Round Customers
Exceed customer expectations through everything from great customer service to surprise gifts.
Day #2: 10 Sparklers Made by Indie Merchants -- Our Jewelry Picks
Today, we roll out our top picks for gifts of jewelry, made by independent artists. We received more than 70 submissions and narrowed the list to these 10.
Five Retail Design Myths Debunked
Be creative in your store design and take a skeptical view of the conventional wisdom.
3 New Technologies to Make Shopping More Interactive
Experts weigh in on new technologies from virtual greeters, to mirrors that give fashion advice, and touch screens loaded with information.