How To: Go Lean in Distribution

As some sort of business nutritionist, Dr. Perry Daneshgari has prescribed to over 300 companies a diet of lean operations – cutting out wasteful activities that drive up internal costs.... Read more

October 9th, 2008

How Are Small Businesses REALLY Doing?

Q: Are small businesses really having a hard time right now? Everything seems OK to me. Sure, gas prices are higher, but all in all, things are fine. Phil A:... Read more

October 8th, 2008

NRF: Economy Fails to Spook Halloween Consumers

Bleak economic news cannot scare consumers faithful to Halloween, a recent survey shows. In fact, the average person plans to spend $66.54 to celebrate – an amount that has continued... Read more

October 7th, 2008

Cargo Traffic Still Decreasing, NRF Reports

Even with the holiday season drawing near, store owners are continuing to brace themselves for slow sales with smaller inventories, according to National Retail Federation reports. In addition, the trade... Read more

October 6th, 2008

Company Spotlight: R.G. Riley

While flawed or slightly damaged garments may be kept out of retail store aisles, they retain a niche in the wholesale industry, thanks to off-price apparel companies like R.G. Riley.... Read more

October 2nd, 2008

Off-Price Specialist Show

Tourists may hope that what happens in Vegas actually stays in Vegas. But exhibitors showcasing at the city’s biannual Fashion Week pray that their merchandise travels a bit farther than... Read more

September 30th, 2008

How To: Import Products From Japan

When it comes to business and the market, many Americans operate under the illusion that the same rules apply to imports from other countries as apply within America itself; namely,... Read more

September 29th, 2008

Sourcing Products at Auction Houses

Specialty retailers looking for new ways to source products may want to consider visiting local live auctions on a regular basis. The wares are always changing, and while finding products... Read more

September 24th, 2008

So, You Want to Be a Wholesaler? Here’s How…

As the internet makes contacting and communicating with businesses incredibly easy, more entrepreneurs are considering setting up a wholesaler business. A wholesaler is basically a middleman between manufacturers and retailers.... Read more

September 23rd, 2008

Keeping the Green Movement Going: How to Avoid Eco-Fatigue

Unless you’ve been hiding under a non-carbon based rock for the last five years, you are probably aware that there is a massive environmental movement under way. This movement is... Read more

September 22nd, 2008