There are important lessons in the longevity of the Star Wars brand for retailers looking to capture some of that elusive lightning -- or, in this case, lightsaber -- in-a-bottle and apply it towards building enduring relationships with consumers.
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Small manufacturers in the U.S. are facing a unique market climate. According to new reports from Bank of the West, the industry is enjoying growth and financial success, and SME manufacturers are getting smarter about their finances. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
As summer winds down, the market is in flux. Demand for sunscreen is falling – and demand for pumpkin spice lattes is up. The seasonal swing is taking hold of the small business segment in the U.S., too. Swaths of new data and analysis have...
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mPOS is supposed to improve customer engagement and increase labor productivity. But the top challenges merchants face with mPOS are the need for an effective training program and a delayed return of investment. The mPOS Tracker for September voices merchants' concerns, highlights their challenges and...
Last week a federal court made the decision to endorse the Federal Trade Commission’s power to hold companies accountable if they fail to provide “reasonable protections” and cybersecurity measures.
As the economy improves, analysts are watching corporations become a bit less conservative in their spending, choosing to focus on growth rather than cutting costs. But cost savings priorities haven’t fallen by the wayside. Instead, new research from procurement service provider Zycus finds that Chief...
Ah, the dreaded spreadsheet. The legacy technology is pinpointed by many treasury and accounting experts as an outdated, inefficient way of managing corporate finances, yet research consistently reveals widespread use of the tedious, manual data-input tool. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
