Q

The Latest

Filter by Topic

Filter by Type

Mike’s Monthly Tip: Paired Employee Incentive

Seeking Paired Interests Everyone wants to be good at their job. Really, they do, but employees easily become complacent when they get used to their hourly…
News JUL 30
With 11 locations and more on the horizon, Winfield Street Coffee has had to invest in new technology, including a new POS, to improve operations.

Winfield Street Coffee Turns to Tech to ‘Perk Up’ Operations

In 2015, Breno and Jeanette Donatti took over Winfield Street Deli in Connecticut and rebranded it to Winfield Street Coffee. They always envisioned that it would…
News JUL 23
Alibaba has revealed that its AI tools for global suppliers have been adopted by approximately 30,000 smaller businesses on its platform, including many in developing countries.

Alibaba to Scale AI Access for SMBs Worldwide

This article was previously published on Retail TouchPoints. Alibaba has revealed that its AI tools for global suppliers have been adopted by approximately 30,000 smaller businesses on its platform,…
News JUL 22
IND!E has forged a new partnership with UK online retailer Ocado that will give indie brands the opportunity to debut their products online and in a curated pop-up.

IND!E Brings Challenger Brands to UK Etailer Ocado

IND!E, an organization dedicated to supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs, has forged a new partnership with UK online retailer Ocado that will give indie CPG brands…
News JUL 16
Ebay is working to better support its sellers with a revamped advertising experience as well as a new Business Cash Advance offering that gives sellers quick access to revenue-based loans.

Ebay Aims to Support Sellers with Cash Advances, Streamlined Advertising Hub

This article was previously published on Retail TouchPoints. Ebay is working to better support its sellers with a revamped advertising experience as well as a new Business…
News JUL 16

Behind the Scenes of Brand Building: How Small Businesses Can Stand Out to Shoppers

Have you ever wondered why you remember or recognize a brand, even when you may not be using their products? It’s because these brands have strong…
News JUL 14
Alex Sinclair, owner of the San Francisco-based Willow on the Green, shares how he turned his big idea into a perfect niche in the retail world.

Small Business, Big Ideas: What a Niche British Cheese Shop Learned from Netflix

This article was previously published on Retail TouchPoints. Alex Sinclair is Scottish, although you’d have a hard time telling it from his accent, which is more…
News JUL 9

B2B Marketplace Faire Accelerates the Digitization of an Underserved Market: Wholesale

For nearly two decades now online marketplaces have proliferated, beginning with Ebay and Amazon, followed by Walmart, Etsy and countless others. But one area of commerce…
News JUL 2
Target is partnering with Shopify to bring direct-to-consumer brands to its marketplace and stores.

New Collab Brings Shopify DTC Brands to Target.com

Target has announced a new partnership that will bring a select number of Shopify sellers to Target Plus, the retailer’s third-party marketplace, including True Classic and Caden Lane. U.S.-based direct-to-consumer (DTC)…
News JUN 25

Building Blocks: Back to Basics

Getting the fundamentals down inside your pizzeria “You can practice shooting eight hours a day. But if your technique is wrong, then all you become is…
News JUN 20