How to Turn Prime Day into a Big Day for Your Small Retail Business

Prime Day might be an Amazon invention, but retailers of all kinds see returns from this new holiday. And, it might surprise you to learn that this applies to any retailer who sells online, even your small retail business. Whether you decide to go head-to-head with Amazon during Prime Day or sweep up once the…
Wholesale Product Spotlight – Lookout Lighthouse Candle Lantern

The soft lines, muted hues and clean feeling of coastal decor make it a very popular home decor theme for summer, even if it is only used sparingly on a seasonal basis. To create the look, just a few carefully chosen home decor pieces can make all the difference, and our best-selling Lookout Lighthouse Candle…
KHD Buzz – Amazon Prime Day Dates Set, Report Suggests Retail Bankruptcies May Rise in 2022 and More

Amazon Confirms 2022 Prime Day Dates Amazon.com intends to begin its Prime Day promotion on Tuesday, July 12 at 3 a.m. ET and 12:00 a.m. PT and continue it through the end of July 13. The firm promised “the lowest prices ever” on a selection of products from brands including Beats, Bose, iRobot, Sony, and…
Getting Started with Walmart SEO

So you did it. Your application was approved, you’ve been given your basic onboarding session by your seller rep and you are ready to start listing products on the Walmart Marketplace. This means, among other things, you should learn something about Walmart SEO. All ecommerce platforms have their own search algorithms. Amazon’s is called A9.…
New at KHD – Dragonfly Hose Guider Set

Summer is a great time to enjoy gardening, but keeping your beautiful blooms and perfect plants watered is a must. A hose is the ideal way to do so for most of us, but who has watered their garden and pulled just a little too hard to get the hose closer to the flower bed,…
KHD Buzz – Retail Sales Drop in May, US Consumers Expect Inflation to Worsen and More

Unexpected Drop in US Retail Sales for May In May, retail sales in the United States fell more than predicted, as car sales fell and record fuel costs caused people to cut back on spending on other things. Retail sales dipped 0.3 percent last month, down sharply from April’s downwardly revised 0.7 percent growth and…
How to Beat an Online Retail Summer Sales Slump

Does it often seem to you like as soon as Memorial Day has passed and the beach and barbeque season gets into full swing your ecommerce retail sales take a nosedive? If so, you are not alone and it’s not your imagination. Figures across the board suggest that many online retailers sell 30% less than…
Wholesale Product Spotlight – Swirl Oil Warmer

Scented oils are a great way to enhance or improve the fragrance of our homes, but they can also help improve our mood, because when we smell something pleasant it brings a smile to our face, lifts our spirits and improves our mood. Making use of a scented oil warmer like our bestselling Swirl Oil…
KHD Buzz – Apple Launches Buy Now Pay Later Service, Recession May Inevitable and More

Buy Now, Pay Later Comes to Apple Pay Apple has joined the Buy Now, Pay Later movement, bringing installment payments to an iPhone near you. Apple Pay Later is a new Apple Pay service that allows consumers to break down purchases into four equal installments with no interest. The new payment method, which is facilitated…
Segmentation Strategy that Works for Small Retail Businesses

Small-to-medium businesses (SMBs) may appear small on the surface, but they account for 90% of all businesses in North America. This broad group of companies understands how difficult it is to maintain a strong brand; it necessitates passion, self-discipline, and leadership. It also necessitates in-depth industry knowledge and the capacity to adapt to changing consumer…