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Retail

Mariposa & Friends new retail store
February 19, 2025

Mariposa Delights in Success of New Store

After 40 years in the wholesale tabletop business, Mariposa President Livia Crown is learning about the other side of business.

Faire New Business Grant
February 19, 2025

Faire Expands Retailer Grant Program With $100,000 Commitment

Last year, Faire awarded $60,000 in grants to small businesses across various industries in the form of $5,000 in Faire credit.

February 17, 2025

Oregon Chocolate Shop Shows Sweets Displays Can Be Elegant, Too | Linda Cahan

A visit to small-town sweets store Libarius in Tigard, Ore., shows displays can be simple, elegant and powerful all at the same time.

store owner looking at papers thinking
February 17, 2025

To Stock Up or Not to Stock Up… That Is the Tariff Question | Carol Schroeder

Retailer Carol Schroeder breaks down which factors should determine whether retailers buy items in bulk ahead of the possible tariffs.

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February 15, 2025

NRF: January Sees Slowdown in Sales, But Economy Still ‘Stable’

After a strong holiday season, the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows retail sales started slowing down in January.

2 women looking at computer screen
February 13, 2025

Picking New Tech for Your Small Business? Do It the Right Way | Tech Talk

Setting up new technology is a big decision, but there are steps you can take to make sure you're making the right choices for your business.

Woman shopping online, shopping on smartphone Depositphotos
February 11, 2025

Online Sales Strong Despite Slow Overall Numbers for January, Retail Monitor Shows

Overall, shoppers spent less in January than they did the month before, but retail sales had strong year-over-year gains nonetheless.

Mudlove Letters Carol Schroeder
February 10, 2025

The ABCs of Ordering Monogrammed Product | Carol Schroeder

Retailer Carol Schroeder shares a few lessons she has learned over the years about carrying monogrammed items.