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To many small, seasonal retailers, peak seasons are the lifeblood of their business. Pick a season, for example,…
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November 2
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Is being a small business actually a good thing in today’s chaotic retail environment? Jen Burke, Chief Revenue…
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December 10
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This story is part of Retail TouchPoints’ ongoing “Small Business, Big Ideas” series, focusing on smaller retail brands…
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October 24
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the entire retail lifecycle—streamlining everything from customer discovery and automated content creation to predictive inventory and frictionless post-purchase support. By unifying front-end experiences with back-end logistics,…
October 19
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When President Trump first announced his “reciprocal tariffs,” the National Retail Federation specifically called out the outsized burden…
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May 5
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This story is part of Retail TouchPoints’ ongoing “Small Business, Big Ideas” series, focusing on smaller retail brands…
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December 9
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For nearly two decades now online marketplaces have proliferated, beginning with Ebay and Amazon, followed by Walmart, Etsy…
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July 2
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For the fifth year, Ebay is awarding $500,000 to small businesses with its Up & Running Grants program.…
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April 29
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As its power and reach have grown, countless companies have tried to take on Amazon, but few have…
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November 9
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This is Part 2 of The Holiday Readiness Series, which will feature tactical tips and takeaways from experts…
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October 31