Running a cart or kiosk is tremendous work, so this section covers everything from retail theft to shopper demographics. We also cover the latest franchises and turnkeys, plus tips on money and inventory management.
The best specialty retailers know how to find the latest products and spot emerging trends. Here's how you can, too.
What to sell? That's your most important decision, especially as a start-up. Here's some help finding the answer.
Whether you're looking for your first mall location, expanding for the holiday season or rolling out a hot product in dozens of centers across the country, here's what you need to know.
Looking for your first cash register, or a new one? Here's a look at eight models that cost less than $500.
You have a product, a plan, a name. All you need now is a location. The right one.
Whether a first venture or an expansion, every retail entrepreneur dreams of finding the "perfect" location. That's the one with dirt-cheap rent in the best center that attracts hordes of customers with fat, open wallets who want exactly what you sell.
Experienced retailers never stop looking for new suppliers. They know that the next vendor connection they make might mean better profit margins, quicker delivery, or higher quality for the same price. And these days, manufacturers and wholesalers are eager to land new retail accounts.
Do you need to expand your business, but you're not sure where? Or maybe you've targeted a mall but want the demographics of the surrounding community. Or you've zeroed in on the perfect location, but want to know if there's space available near the anchor.