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Can You Afford to Run a Cash-Only Business?

6/29/11 at 12:30 PM

High credit-card fees and other hassles make it tempting to pocket all your company's money, but there are also a number of downsides to only accepting cash. A look at the pros and cons. Continue Reading

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27 Million and Counting: Paul Trible, Ledbury

5/09/11 at 2:30 PM

Meet Paul Trible, the co-founder of Ledbury, a Richmond, Va.-based shirtmaker. Continue Reading

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27 Million and Counting: Cheryl Fudge, Cheryl Fudge Fashion Camp

2/22/11 at 12:30 PM

Meet Cheryl Fudge, the founder of Cheryl Fudge Fashion Camp, a chain of "experiential" clothing stores with locations in Santa Monica, Calif., Malibu, Calif., and Nantucket, Mass. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: Can Valentine's Day Fix the Economy?

2/08/11 at 12:30 AM

Americans plan to spend a lot more this Valentine's Day. But what exactly are they spending it on? Continue Reading

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Survey Says: Americans Are Slobs at Work, Costing the Economy Billions

1/31/11 at 11:00 PM

Messy desks and a constant scramble to find misplaced items hurts productivity in the workplace, according to a new survey. Continue Reading

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Why Pop-Up Stores Are Popping Up Everywhere

12/13/10 at 5:30 PM

Thanks to pop-up stores, more retailers are capitalizing on busy shopping seasons without the hassle and expenses that come with operating a brick-and-mortar location year round. Continue Reading

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Ask Rod, Episode 21: How Do I Attract More Twitter Followers?

11/04/10 at 4:30 PM

Executive Editor Rod Kurtz is back in studio with advice on conquering the Twittersphere and getting your product on store shelves. Do you follow Rod on Twitter? Continue Reading

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Survey Says: Most Consumers Still Want to Buy American

11/03/10 at 6:00 PM

Despite partisan divides, American pride is alive and well in the nation's malls, according to a new survey. Continue Reading

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Ask Rod, Episode 18: Times Square Takeover!

10/14/10 at 10:00 PM

Executive Editor Rod Kurtz heads to the "Crossroads of the World" to field questions about retail, customer service and inventions. The pigeons don't seem too thrilled. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: Are Americans Ready to Spend Again?

9/28/10 at 4:00 PM

Why "frugality fatigue" may actually encourage consumer spending -- and how much retailers stand to benefit. Continue Reading

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Gift Cards: 5 Things You Need to Know

8/17/10 at 2:00 PM

Gift cards can be a great way to drive retail sales and keep customers loyal. How to set up a gift card program. Continue Reading

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Getting on Groupon: 5 Things You Need to Know

6/28/10 at 10:00 PM

Groupon, the wildly popular local coupon site, can be great exposure for entrepreneurs. How to get your company featured -- and how to profit from it. Continue Reading

Congress May Cap Debit Card Fees for Retailers

5/18/10 at 6:00 AM

New legislation could limit how much debit card issuers can charge retailers for each transaction. Continue Reading

Retailers May Be Forced to Scare Customers about Tobacco

5/14/10 at 1:15 PM

Massachusetts could require convenience stores and other retailers to post graphic warnings about cigarettes and tobacco products. Continue Reading

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