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OPINION: Who's Hit Hardest by Obamacare
What industry is yelling loudest about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act? Meet the trade group leading a charge to water down and repeal Obamacare.
New Franchise Concept Puts Unused Gift Cards to Use
Gift Card Monkey sparks a new retail concept -- putting gift cards that would otherwise be forgotten to use for consumers and merchants.
How Can I Pitch My Product to Large Companies?
While gaining the attention and trust of big box brands isn't easy, see steps you can take to help get your product on the market.
Do This Before You Build Your Next App and Other Must-Read Business Tips
A look at why you shouldn't build an app on gut instinct alone, why you should release product features one at a time and more advice for business owners.
3-D Tech Lets Online Shoppers 'Try on' Clothes
Metail creates a 3-D avatar of shoppers then digitizes clothing collections and merges the garment images with the customer's avatar.
Lessons in Avoiding Size Bias From N.J. Governor Christie to Abercrombie & Fitch
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's weight loss, and Abercrombie & Fitch CEO's refusal to carry plus sized clothing have placed weight issues in the spotlight. Three tips on how to make sure your business is size-neutral.
The 'Etsy Economy' and Changing the Way We Shop
The online handmade marketplace is seeking to reimagine retail.
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.
Five Retail Design Myths Debunked
Be creative in your store design and take a skeptical view of the conventional wisdom.
Creating Shops from Shipping Containers
How small retailers are building new kinds of stores.
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.
Encouraging Employees to Put Their Personal Stamp on the Workplace
By letting employees do the decorating, small businesses can boost morale and save some money to boot.
A Retail Extreme Makeover Provides Sweet Rewards
A Chicago cupcake company's experience offers lessons on renovating an affordable, but neglected retail space.
5 Ways Store Colors Can Influence Shoppers
A look at how color matters in your retail space. It can either help to sell your products -- or irritate customers. Choose wisely.
How Green Power Can Benefit Both Small Retailers and the Environment
Tips on making the move to green energy, from wind and solar power to renewable energy credits.