Memorial Day marks the start of a warmer season, and for many, it provides a much-needed day off. However, business owners may decide to keep their doors open to take advantage of the public’s leisure time. In fact, many large retailers have well-publicized Memorial Day sales and special deals (i.e. retail stores, car dealerships, etc). The Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the closing of certain recovery centers in observance of Memorial Day. One of [...]

As a retail store owner, the morning after Christmas can be just as hectic as the weeks leading towards it.  Unsatisfied gift recipients hit the stores in hopes of exchanging unwanted gifts for something they can enjoy and deal-hunting shoppers scavenge the racks for the biggest discounts. Now is the time to focus on enticing your post-holiday shoppers, providing them with an excellent post-holiday shopping experience and making sure that your leftover holiday inventory gets [...]