Old Salty Dog Blues
11/12/2019 I’m not getting any younger. I suspect that you’re not, either, and perhaps your customers are moving a little slower lately as well….
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Holiday Magic at G. WILLIKERS
11/12/2019 Story by Claire Sykes, photos courtesy the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce Each year during the holidays, the curtain rises on the delightful…
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Go Ahead. Disrupt Yourself.
11/12/2019 Disruption in business is inevitable. Marketplaces shift. Customer needs evolve. New technology emerges. Employees come and go. But it’s far better for your…
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Holiday Shopping Trends
11/12/2019 Based on Back-to-School Shopping Insights by Tina Manzer The immense amount of data that’s collected from smartphones, sensor networks and other “connected” devices…
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Close Encounters
10/08/2019 Over the past few years, I have often remarked that there could be an asteroid headed toward Earth and the news media would…
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Holiday Hustle
10/08/2019 How toy stores can sell more with a point of sale by Alix Friser, Lightspeed POS Inc The holidays are a critical time…
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The Secret Sauce
10/08/2019 by Sandy Ruben A recipe for store success … with insight from retailers and reps How are toy stores doing in your area?”…
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VIDLER’S Shopping Fun for Everyone
10/08/2019 by Claire Sykes It’s billed as the largest independent variety store in the world. From candles and kitchenware to candy and kitsch, tens…
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How AI Integration Is Impacting Retail
08/09/2019 In July, TrendHunter.com’s report for Toy Association members explored how artificial intelligence is changing consumers’ day-to-day lifestyle, and how it’s impacting the retail…
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Citizens, Visitors, and Investors Are in Love with Small-Town America
08/09/2019 A quick Google search turns up endless articles touting the appeal and increasing popularity of small towns and medium-sized cities in our country….
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