Business Articles


Economists predict a happy new year for retailers, thanks to a healthy economy and confident shoppers

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By Phillip M Perry
Published: December 14, 2016
From the November 2016 issue.

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By Georganne Bender, Rich Kizer
Published: December 13, 2016
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By Elizabeth Nash
Published: November 14, 2016


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By Georganne Bender, Rich Kizer
Published: November 8, 2016
A great employee doesn’t always make a great manager; here are crucial tips for promoting wisely and helping that person succeed

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By Phillip M Perry
Published: October 13, 2016


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By Georganne Bender, Rich Kizer
Published: October 11, 2016
We asked and you responded: Here are hobby retailers’ biggest concerns, from manufacturers selling direct to declining sales and Internet competition

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By Elizabeth Nash
Published: September 14, 2016
Published: September 14, 2016
When you want to increase foot traffic, nothing beats an in-store event

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By Georganne Bender, Rich Kizer
Published: September 14, 2016