Vernon Hill on Store Hours
Should you stay open on Sundays? The CEO of Commerce Bank says... it depends. Read more
Retail Industry News
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Zappos.com: Amazon for Shoes 
With its recent sale to Amazon for over $800 million, Zappos.com has come a long way in the three years since we recorded this interview, at the Inc. 500 ... Watch video
Hatching New Revenue Streams [Video]
Associate editor Nadine Heintz explains how the maker of Marshmallow Peeps, the colorful Easter candy, learned to cash in on its cult following -- and how... Watch video
The Zingerman Empire
Ari Weinzweig, co-founder of Zingerman's Community of Businesses, talks about generating a company culture that puts the customer first. With innovations ... Watch video
How to Manage a Retail Business
What a fledgling retailer needs to know about pricing, competition, inventory, collecting customer data, and more. Read more
Running Through the Legs of Goliath [Audio]
Staff Writer Stephanie Clifford explores how Method is using cutting-edge innovation and design to take on the giants of the household-products industry. Watch video
Doug Harrison, The Scooter Store
Coming out of the American's with Disabilities Act in 1991, and his own grandmother's nursing home stay, Doug Harrison launched his business to help the d... Watch video
Small Businesses to Get Boost from Retail Sales
Strong car sales suggested smaller firms in other industries could see a sales boost in the near future. Read more
Placing Your Bets
Managing your pre-season commit percentages is one of the keys to having a profitable season. Read more
Is There a Future for Small Retailing?
A few thoughts on what it will take to succeed. Read more
Successful Retail Strategies
Small-business columnist Rhonda Abrams spent some time in a salon recently, and shares ideas on what this retailer is doing right. Plus, tips for any small r... Read more
How should pricing to retailers, who buy in quantity, differ from pricing to individuals?
Offices Operations mentor Charlie Bodenstab explains how to factor in your relationship with your retailers and the importance of individual sale... Read more
The Diva of Retail
Why did Starbucks, Blockbuster, and Nike come calling on little-known consultant J'Amy Owens? Because this president of the Retail Group knows how to make th... Read more
Retail Sales Fall Sharply
June decline is largest in 16 months; poor weather and high energy prices are blamed. Read more
