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Heart on Main Street Recognized at 2026 ARTS Awards
Heart on Main Street received the HEARTS Award at the 2026 ARTS Awards in Dallas, honoring its commitment to independent retailers.
Heart on Main Street received the HEARTS Award at the 2026 ARTS Awards in Dallas, honoring its commitment to independen[...]
2025 Was a Year of Tariffs, Uncertainty and AI | Carol Schroeder
From ever-changing tariffs to rapidly-growing AI, 2025 was a year full of new challenges for independent retailers across the country.
From ever-changing tariffs to rapidly-growing AI, 2025 was a year full of new challenges for independent retailers acros[...]
Why Sharing Expertise, Making Connections Matters More Than Discounts | Carol Schroeder
Micro lessons and taking the time to talk with customers during checkout can add to their overall experience, experienced retailer Carol Schoreder says.
Micro lessons and taking the time to talk with customers during checkout can add to their overall experience, experience[...]
Is Your Store Breaking Overtime Laws Without Knowing? | Carol Schroeder
A practical look at how legal overtime rules impact small retailers, why most staff don’t qualify as exempt and how smart overtime use can support your team.
A practical look at how legal overtime rules impact small retailers, why most staff don’t qualify as exempt and how sm[...]
Boutique Hub’s ‘Pink Friday’ Aims to Support, Celebrate Small Businesses This November
The Boutique Hub is partnering with Heart on Main Street as it rallies consumers to #SupportSmallFirst for Pink Friday on Nov. 21.
The Boutique Hub is partnering with Heart on Main Street as it rallies consumers to #SupportSmallFirst for Pink Friday o[...]
AI Insights at Las Vegas Market Could Spark Retail Growth Strategies
Independent retailers learned tips about how to boost sales and customer engagement using AI technology.
Independent retailers learned tips about how to boost sales and customer engagement using AI technology.
Why Small Box Stores Need to Pay Attention to Big Box Problems | Warren Shoulberg
With many big box stores closing, independent retailers may be in one of the best strategic business positions in a very long time.
With many big box stores closing, independent retailers may be in one of the best strategic business positions in a very[...]
Is Your Store Offering ‘Retail Therapy’ to Shoppers? | Carol Schroeder
Retailer Carol Schroeder discusses the power of shopping and gives tips on how your store can foster positive experiences.
Retailer Carol Schroeder discusses the power of shopping and gives tips on how your store can foster positive experience[...]