Important Dates and Sales Ideas to Boost Your 2021 Holiday Revenues
The holiday season is one of the most important sales periods for retailers. In the two months leading up to the new year, some of the highest revenue days of the year occur, providing businesses with the funds they need to expand. Are you all set? Do you have a strategy in place for sales…
Wholesale Product Spotlight – Wooden Diamond Lattice Lantern
Because candle lanterns are so simple to use (just light the candle and close the doors), they’re ideal for tabletops, entryways, and mantels. One big lantern can be used to create a focal point on a table, or numerous lanterns can be used to create a contemporary home decor look. Suspended candle lanterns provide a…
KHD Buzz – Capitol Hill Wades In On Amazon Controversies, Supply Chain Issues, Target Launches BNPL Plan and More
Sen. Warren Repeats Call to Break Up Amazon Following a Reuters report that the company’s Indian subsidiary duplicated products from other vendors, gave them better search placement, and sold the goods on its site, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is pushing for Amazon.com to be broken up. Employees had access to confidential data, which they exploited…
The Benefits and Drawbacks of Allowing Guest Checkouts
When it comes to user registration in online retail, there are two schools of thought because there are two possibilities. The first option is to limit your site to solely user accounts. Anyone who wants to purchase something from your store must first create an account. Another option is to let guests check out without…
New at KHD – Butterfly Cast Iron Planter Bracket
Hanging baskets filled with hardy fall and winter blooms – and there are more of those than you might imagine – are a great way to add color and visual interest to your home’s outdoor spaces when all of your spring and summer blooms have faded away and won’t be reappearing for months. Hanging these…
KHD Buzz- Supply Chain Issues Cause More Retail Problems, USPS Delivery Slowdowns Begin and More
Dollar Stores Hit Growth Roadblocks Dollar store chains have been enjoying rapid growth over the past several years. Now however supply chain issues are putting dollar Stores to the test, as well as increased opposition from local communities where new stores are planned, and a workforce dissatisfied with low pay and job demands that are…
5 Top Tips for Creating an E-commerce Site with WordPress
WordPress remains one of the most popular CMS and web builder options for small to medium-sized websites, and for e-commerce in particular. There are many reasons for this: it’s relatively inexpensive, the learning curve is not as steep as that associated with many other options, and a wide variety of plugins offers almost endless flexibility.…
Wholesale Product Spotlight – Tall Moroccan Candle Lantern
Maybe you are looking to introduce a sophisticated touch to a classically styled office space, or perhaps you simply want to add a somewhat rustic note to cozy up the porch space out back, or add a warm glow to your living room now that the temperatures are falling, and the evenings are getting darker.…
Macy’s Fight to Prevent Amazon’s Rooftop Billboard, the End of Layaway and More
Amazon and Macy’s Square Off in Court Over Billboard Macy’s has sought to stop Amazon from erecting a billboard on the roof of its Herald Square flagship store in New York City. In a lawsuit, the department store says that allowing the billboard to be put up would do “immeasurable” harm to its business if…
How Leveraging Psychology Will Boost Your Call-to-Action Buttons’ Effectiveness
Although your e-commerce site is probably filled with them how often do you take the time to examine and analyze how well your call-to-action buttons are converting? The very name of the button, call to action, states there is a necessity for the person engaging with them to be prompted to perform a task. Therefore, your call-to-action…