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How Social Media Changes Retail Storefronts

Ari Herzog

There is a trend among small business marketing in stores. I was taught that the area closest to door handles was more valuable then retail space on 5th Avenue. I fought with competing distributors over the signage in the front window and the decals on the door. Businesses are evolving. My background is important.

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The Brick And Mortar E-commerce Advantage

Small Business Mavericks

If you run an off line retail shop and you’re wondering how you can compete with your online counterparts, well, don’t think you can’t. This advantage doesn’t just extend to large retailers. Small businesses can also set up a cash option for pick up orders. Don’t believe me?

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How This Underwear Brand Won with an Anti-Black-Friday Social Campaign

Hootsuite

But while this is a yearly slam-dunk for big box retailers, Black Friday can bring more challenges than benefits for small businesses. Slashing prices to make sales cuts straight into their bottom line — and with limited marketing budgets and resources, competing with big brands takes courage, insight, and creativity.

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Would An Online Presence Save Your Business?

Small Business Mavericks

There’s been a rather large contraction of the retail sector around the country, in fact, around the world. At the same time, there has been a huge explosion in online buying by consumers. They have effectively ceded any online sales to those businesses who have had the foresight to create an online presence.

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Creative Marketing With A Local Twist

The Realtime Report

If you want people to take an interest in what you’re offering at your retail store, you need to think differently. ” Some retail operations make a serious tradition by putting out jokey signs on a regular basis, and by paying standup comics for material. Make Your Store More Interesting. Sell Online For In-Store Pickup.

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6 mobile app trends to watch in 2017

Socialmedia.biz

Mobile has made a big splash over the past five years, but there are still many businesses that are hesitant to invest in a mobile development strategy of their own. Small business owners are especially skeptical of mobile apps because of the assumed high price for these business tools. An early virtual reality setup.

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How to Use Retail Bots for Sales and Customer Service

Hootsuite

Retail bots are reshaping social commerce, helping brands make big dollars selling their products and services on social media. Consumer spending via retail bots is predicted to hit $142 billion USD by 2024… a massive 4,971% increase from 2019’s $2.8 What is a retail bot? 9 ways retailers are using chatbots. billion USD.

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