Retailer's Corner

Monticello, Illinois town square
April 15, 2024

How This Illinois Town Remains ‘Close to Everything, But Far From Ordinary’ | Main Street Monday

Though some may not think of Monticello, Ill., as a tourist town, residents and business owners have worked hard to make it one.

Grammarly App Stock Image
April 4, 2024

A Beginner’s Guide to AI: 6 Tools for Independent Retailers

Powered by artificial intelligence, these tools are easy to use, inexpensive and make running a business easier.

2024 GIA Retail Winners
March 20, 2024

Digital Prowess, Innovation in Retail Earn 5 Retailers a Global Award

Five international retailers out of 32 finalists were recognized as Global Honorees at the 2024 Global Innovation Awards in Chicago.

Beth Rich 2024 GIA Winner for U.S. Giftwares
March 20, 2024

More than 70 Annual Events Earned this Idaho Retailer the Title of ‘Best in the U.S.’

Mix It up in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho earned a Global Innovation Award at a ceremony hosted by the Inspired Home Show in Chicago.

Street in Downtown Bay City, MI
February 19, 2024

‘Shopping in Bay City is More Than a Transaction; it’s an Experience.’ | Main Street Monday

These three Michigan retailers use events, merchandising and virtual selling to encourage locals and tourists alike to make a purchase.

Local retailer limits Stanley Tumbler sales
January 29, 2024

What I Learned From the Latest Stanley Cup Craze | Carol Schroeder

Schroeder shares six key factors that have contributed to the tumblers' success and how retailers can apply the knowledge.

Austin Bunch Winter 2024 Atlanta Market
January 25, 2024

This 3-Step Process Can Help Vendors, Salespeople and Retailers Work Together Better

Plus, learn more about the importance of aligning goals between vendors, salespeople and retailers to maximize consumer sales.

Anita Desai of TikTok
January 25, 2024

Gen Z Might Have the Best TikTok Moves, But Millennials are the Best Buyers

According to the platform, consumers under the age of 34 are bouncing back faster and ready to purchase. Here's how to engage with them.