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December 8, 2021

Seven Holiday Season Tips for Online Retailers

The 2020 holiday shopping season sparked a profound shift in consumer behavior. With the strongest Black Friday on record (by a lot), which carried momentum through the Christmas holiday, online holiday revenue grew 32%, Y-o-Y, exceeding $188.2 billion for the first time ever! With 2021 holiday e-commerce sales projected to exceed […]
December 2, 2021

Seven Steps for Launching an E-Commerce Business

If you’re interested in launching an e-commerce business or selling products or services online, these seven steps will help get you started! Step 1: Research As with any new business endeavor, the first step in learning how to start an e-commerce business is conducting the necessary research. Thoroughly evaluate the […]
November 23, 2021

We’re Thankful for You!

As we collectively celebrate this season of thanks, we want to extend our sincerest gratitude and appreciation to you, our valued partners, associates, and friends! Working with you is what makes our company so great and we are eternally thankful for your continued support. We value you and your business […]
November 9, 2021

Join Us!

TODAY! The Total Retail Report is offering a free educational webinar, Retailers’ 2021 Holiday Season Guide! Click the link to register! SUMMARY There have been ups and downs, but either way the pendulum has swung, 2021 has done its due diligence to keep retailers of all sizes and channels on […]
November 3, 2021

Holiday Gift Wrap Ideas

The holidays are here and however you decorate and celebrate, your gift wrap can help set a festive tone! Not only does a beautifully wrapped present show someone you care, but it also helps elevate the anticipation and excitement of the holidays! As the gifts gather on tables or sit […]
October 28, 2021

How to Respond to the Ever-Changing Landscape of E-Commerce Retail

With the holiday shopping season already ramping up, retailers are vying for their piece of the multi-billion-dollar pie! This is especially true for e-commerce business owners as consumers continue to shift their holiday spending, online. In 2018, holiday season mobile e-commerce sales totaled 51.4 billion USD and in 2019, exceeded 64.2 […]
October 20, 2021

E-Commerce Tips for the 2021 Holiday Season

Convenience is key! Especially for online consumers. As consumers and retailers brace for what is forecasted to be a challenging holiday season, it’s critical for e-commerce businesses to deliver online shopping experiences that are easy, convenient, and enjoyable and ship orders in a timely, reliable manner. The holiday shopping season […]
October 14, 2021

Blog: Six Reasons Stickers are a Great Form of Self-Expression

Since 1935, stickers have been used as a form of self-expression. From promoting events and political messages to decorating laptops, skateboards, walls, car, and most recently, hydro flasks!, stickers are one of the simplest, most affordable ways to express one’s creativity, uniqueness, and individuality.  Not only are stickers a timeless […]
October 6, 2021

The Image of an Entrepreneur?

According to a recent study, researchers at the Peterson Institute for International Economics found that Americans started 4.4 million businesses in 2021, a 24% increase from 2020. This is by far the biggest increase on record and there is nothing to indicate things will slow down! As more and more people gravitate towards […]
September 29, 2021

Great Learning Platform for Small Businesses

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)‘s online learning programs are designed to empower and educate small business owners every step of the way. Whether you’re looking to start a small business or expand your current one, SBA’s digital learning platform has everything you need to educate yourself on entrepreneurial best practices […]