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Running a dispensary or vape shop without a modern cannabis POS is like trying to smoke marijuana without fire- you can give it a try but it won’t be anywhere near effective.

In the retail world, we have pet retailers, wine retailers– and zombie apocalypse retailers? Here are 20 interesting retail shops that you never would have thought existed. But oh, they do.

It’s about that time of year again. The Sleigh Bells will be ringing and the chestnuts will be roasting early again this year for Apple fans and followers all over the world. Christmas in September.

We know that visual merchandizing inside your retail store has been one of the major motivations for customers to purchase your products. Your window display has the potential to attract customers, reel them in and ultimately lead to purchases.

It’s been said that music shapes consumer behavior. The right songs can increase your store’s sales…but #cringeworthy music can drive customers away. Here are 12 songs we really don’t recommend you play in your retail store.

Bubba Rose is a modern day retailer that really has it all. They sell some of the best pet products in town, with every dog biscuit carefully crafted with the most natural and organic ingredients, and their business is booming.

Happy Labor Day, retailers! We know, we know. You’d rather be sipping margaritas by the pool than reading our blog posts. But before you get your tan on, educate yourself with these 6 feel good facts about Labor Day and America’s current labor condition. You’ll be much more proud of the work you do, making your 3-day weekend that much sweeter.

Using an iPad POS like Bindo will, without a question, impress your customers. But pairing it with an eye-catching iPad stand will definitely make them think you’re the coolest store around. Here are 10 iPad stands that have certainly grabbed our attention.

The startup ecosystem is straight up bustling with companies disrupting retail. These startups are popping up in the space like no other. They range from helping merchants sell more, to enhancing shopping experiences, to improving customer loyalty and increasing repeat purchases.

Small businesses and social media make today’s world go ’round. If you’re a small business and you’re not yet on Facebook, you shouldn’t feel like you’re behind. In fact, you should be super excited right now because the opportunity that lies ahead of you is tremendous.

What will come of the Amazon Local Register? We can’t say yet, but one thing is for sure. They’re hurting local businesses more than they’re helping them.

Your love for animals goes as far back as your childhood memories of when you confided secrets in your furry, fluffy, feathered, (and perhaps scaley!) friends… but it sure didn’t stop there. Instead, you, the die-hard pet store owner, opened up your business to help pets and pet owners on a much larger scale.

Not only does skinnyskinny’s Clara Williams use the most eco-friendly methods to run her successful business, she equips herself with the best tools possible. We sit down with Clara and talk art, business, and the pursuit of passion!

In today’s section of the Retail Tips blog, I want to introduce an extremely valuable remarketing tool for retailers called Sniply. As a modern Renaissance wo(man) running a retail business, you have to maintain a strong social media presence in addition to your physical store to keep up with the competition.

Some people could really benefit from a real-life autocorrect. Take these 20 funny misspelled signs as a prime example. As a business owner, you don’t want to make the same mistakes!

In this week’s Merchant of the Week section, we showcase Mike Buckley of Gramercy Wine Cellar and ask him how he went from being an elementary school principal to managing a successful wine business. Mike also shares his recommendation on what summer drink we should all be watching out for!