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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.








