Goblins and candy bars: Retailers could be in for a treat in 2021
‘Tis the season for candy, costumes and scary movies. As Halloween approaches, expect retailers and analysts to closely monitor consumer spending and…
Month: October 2021
Marketing sorcery: Candy makers use clever strategies to sweeten sales
If you go trick-or-treating this year, there’s a good chance that Skittles will end up in your bag. According to CandyStore.com, Skittles are the most…
Credit card processing costs set to rise
Do you handle a lot of credit card transactions at your business? If so, you may pay more in processing fees in the not-so-distant future. Visa and…
Book review: Create new markets in a blue ocean
Blue Ocean Strategy has emerged as one of the more popular business strategies in recent memory. Why? The strategy aims to not just improve your…
Companies bet on green packaging
Amid increasing environmental concerns, some companies are rethinking how they approach packaging, aiming to minimize their environmental footprint while…
Could expiring unemployment benefits bolster the job market?
Businesses begged for employees during the summer of 2021, but for some, there was more money to be made by staying home. Peter Ganong, an economist at…