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Knowing When to Close Up Shop

One of the most painful decisions for any retailer involves deciding whether or not to shut down a business. This is especially true for an entrepreneur who has given his or her all to keep the business running. According to … Continue reading

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2012 Retail Entrepreneurs of the Year

Chain Store Age recently announced its 2012 “Entrepreneurs of the Year.” Click the image to read about these retailers.  

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Online Retailers Now Popping Up as Stores

According to CNN Money: “It used to be that brick-and-mortar stores would later add a Web site. Now retailers that make their debut online are adding pop-up, real-world stores.” Click the image for a video on this topic.  

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