The past decade has seen an increase in credit card debt, and it’s easy to see why. Using credit cards as a form of payment has made it easier for consumers and companies to conduct business. Many credit cards also offer consumers benefits that they otherwise would not get by paying with cash, such as…
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Retail Inflation & What Your Business Can Do About It
Inflation has rocked the retail industry for the past few years, but you don’t have to admit defeat. Learn how to fortify your business against rising prices so you can keep succeeding.
Inflation, or the rate at which the prices of goods and services increase, has been highly volatile for the last couple of years. Between December 2020 and December 2021, the consumer price index for all retail goods increased to 7%, nearly triple the inflation rate the United States had seen in a decade. From there,…
(Doom) Spending for a Bleaker Future
For the 2023 holiday season, total consumer spending surpassed expert predictions and, for the 14th year in a row, became the biggest holiday season on record. According to data from Adobe Analytics, between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31 of 2023, consumers spent a remarkable $221.1 billion on holiday purchases, up 3.1% from 2022. While this…
The 25 Strangest Things on Amazon (That Shoppers Love)
Amazon is the world’s go-to marketplace for everyday staples like furniture, appliances, and food—but out of the millions of products currently listed on the platform, some of them are downright strange. Given the vast inventory spread, we sought to find the weirdest things available on Amazon. Whether you’re just browsing or looking for unique products…
The Most Bizarre Business Certifications
Tired of your cubicle job and looking to try a new profession—maybe something a little more interesting than pushing pencils at the office? Lucky for you, the path to a new career is no longer paved with mounds of school debt or years spent climbing the corporate ladder. Online business certifications in everything from beer…
Best States to Open a Cannabis Business
Looking to be the next marijuana millionaire? Getting an early piece of the rapidly growing pot pie is a smart move. According to Marijuana Business Daily, the booming industry saw retail sales hit $9.7 billion in 2018 from $6.6 billion in 2017, and that’s slated to double by 2022. New bars for cannabis revenue are…