Retail Small Business

The US retail industry does a half-trillion dollars in annual sales and drives the economy. Learn more about the industry with up-to-date news and analysis, statistics, openings and closings, and historical information about US and global retail chains.

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    Generation Z Retail Shopping Behaviors
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    Walmart's History and Mission Statement
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    Nike's 11 Maxims and Mission Statement
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    Barcode Scanner Buying Guide for Retailers
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    6 Tips to Boost Employee Morale
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    What Is Return Authorization?
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    Which Stores Are Open Late on Christmas Eve?
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    Which Stores Are Open on Christmas Day?
  • 4 Tips for Retail Stores
    4 Ideas to Help Your Retail Store Run Smoothly
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    5 Best Practices for Inventory Cycle Counts
  • Top Department Store Mission Statements
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    Food and Beverage Chain Mission Statements
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    Mission Statements From the Automotive Industry
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    Mission Statements of Technology Companies
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    Walt Disney's Mission Statement
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    Plan for Your Retail Year in January
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    Employee Lawsuits in the U.S. Retail Industry
  • Valentine's Day Retail Display Ideas
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    Visual Displays Photo Gallery
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    Photo Guide of Retail Store Fixtures
  • Shop owner passing bag of product to a customer from a special product display.
    5 Areas to Manage and Grow Your Retail Store
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    Worst 5 Retail Gift Cards
  • The World's Biggest Retail Chains
    The World's Biggest Retail Chains
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    Strong FedEx Employee, Customer Response to Customer Service Complaint
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    Walmart Class Action Employee Lawsuits
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    Abercrombie & Fitch Scandal
  • Satisfied customer making a purchase from a small shop.
    Assuming the Sale
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    The World's Largest Grocery Store Chains
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    Apple's Retail Stores Around the World
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    What Is the World's Largest Retail Store?
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    The Largest U.S. Retail Grocery Store Chains
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    U.S.-Based Retail and Restaurant Chains With Stores in Australia
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    The Largest Grocery Retailers in the U.S. and Canada
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    24 Funny Quotes About Restaurants and Eating Out
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    Funny Quotes About Being Unemployed
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    Complete List of Extended Holiday Shopping Hours
  • Learn About Home Depot
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    World's Largest Department Store Chains
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    World's Largest U.S. Retail Chains in 2015
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    The World's Largest U.S. Retail Chains
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    McDonald's Saltiest Foods
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    McDonald's Highest Fat Content Menu Items
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    Learn About United Food and Commercial Workers Unions
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    Home Depot Fun Facts, History and More
  • Google updates their logo in New York
    Google Business Profile and Mission Statement
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    The Mission and History of Dell Computers
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    Snapshot of Publicly Traded U.S. Retail Companies
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    Publicly Traded U.S. Restaurant Chains
  • US Publicly Traded Internet Retail E-commerce & Direct Sales Companies
    Publicly Traded, U.S.-Based E-commerce Companies
  • Publicly Traded US Retail Department Stores and Stock Exchange Symbols
    Publicly Traded U.S. Retail Department Stores List
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    Stock Symbols for Publicly Traded Fashion Companies
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    Google's Global Headquarters and Offices Around the World
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    The Largest U.S. Convenience Store Chains
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    Funny and Inspiring Quotes About Computer Glitches and Tech Failures
  • Pizza Chains Resist Proposed FDA Rules On Menu Labelling
    Popular U.S. Pizza Chains and Trendsetters
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    Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Retail Examples
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    Victoria's Secret New York: The World's Largest
  • The Worst Black Friday in the History of the U.S. Retail Industry
    The Worst Black Friday Ever
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    Quotes About Change in Business
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    Inspiring Quotes About Overcoming Adversity
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    Business Growth Quotes, Inspiration, and Ideas
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