Retail
How retailers can deal with overstock and surplus inventory
In a retailer’s perfect world, every inventory item would fly off the...
How to motivate employees–during the holidays and year-round
As a small business owner, figuring out how to motivate employees is...
The ultimate 2023 retail store holiday checklist
The retail holidays are right around the corner. That means retail, restaurant,...
5 retail checkout counter ideas to help improve the customer experience
A well-designed cash wrap experience can do wonders for your customer's experience...
Blind date with a book: How to increase engagement with your bookstore
Discover the magic of blind date with a book! Setting up this...
How inflation and gift availability will impact 2023 holiday shopping
According to gift card stats from the Q3 2023 Gift Card Gauge, over...
Unique small business packaging ideas: A guide on how to stand out
Discover the power of unique packaging to help captivate customers, increase brand...
How to help prevent shoplifting in retail stores
Preventing shoplifting is vital for protecting a store's assets, ensuring a positive...
How to harness the power of shopping music for your business
Choosing the right in-store music for your business is important. It sets...
How to increase average order value (AOV) for your eCommerce business or store
Average order value (AOV), the average amount spent per transaction, is an...
Should you sell at a farmers market? (And how to get started)
Selling at a farmers market can be an enticing and profitable opportunity...
How do barcodes work: Understanding barcodes for business
In the fast-paced world of modern businesses, barcodes have revolutionized operations across...
How to ship alcohol: Navigating the regulatory maze and courier options
If you’re in the liquor business or looking to get in, the...
5 ways small businesses maintain a focus on customers and community–despite an unpredictable market
A recent survey of small businesses in the U.S. who use Clover...
What inventory reports you need (and what they are telling you)
Your retail store’s inventory is one of your most valuable assets. How...
Transform your shipping process
Their shipping strategy has created a major shift in the way retailers...
What is safety stock? The importance of retail buffer stock
In the wake of the pandemic, businesses have learned a lot about...
How to take product pictures that stand out
Learning how to take product pictures that stand out can feel daunting,...
How to start a retail pop-up shop–and why you need one
Whether your small business is online or brick-and-mortar, opening a retail pop-up...
How to write a boutique business plan
A boutique business plan won’t just help you stay organized, it’s an...
Social commerce vs. eCommerce: What’s right for your business?
These days, there are endless ways for your business to show up...
Get to know the Clover Mini: A powerful POS system for retailers
While big retailers struggle to implement self-checkout, Clover Mini is helping small...
Why 2023 is the year for omnichannel for local retailers–and how to be there for your customers
With 81 percent[1] of consumers taking action to manage costs, 2023 will...
How to onboard a new employee (including new hire checklist)
Onboarding plays an important role in employee retention and is even shown...
Why shopping secondhand is growing, and how to make your thrift store stand out
Following the pandemic, the popularity of secondhand shopping has taken social media...
How Clover helps retailers run their businesses: Reporting edition
Running a retail business can feel like more than a full-time job....
6 useful apps for boutique owners and small retail businesses
As a boutique owner or small business retailer, you know how important...
5 common sales objections and how to overcome them
Overcoming objections is a frequent challenge in retail, and addressing them is...
How Clover helps retailers run their businesses: Inventory edition
Managing inventory for retail business owners can be a major time suck....
What is COGS? A concise guide for retail businesses
Cost of goods sold (COGS) is an essential metric for retailers, as...
5 essential florist apps to help grow your flower shop business
On top of these changes, you may have faced the challenge of...
How to franchise your small business
Considering expanding your restaurant, retail, or service business? Learn how to franchise...
5 must-watch trends in retail small businesses for 2023
And, while some retail industry trends are new, there’s an underlying theme...
Here’s to another year of inspiring Clover merchants
Read the stories of some of 2022’s most inspiring Clover merchants. With...
Seasonal hiring: What to expect during the 2022 holiday season
In 2022, temp job seekers have increased and seasonal employee hiring has...
How to leverage social media for a successful Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday has been the local-shopping event of the season for...
10 retail business tips for a successful 2022 holiday season
But it doesn’t have to. It can instead be creative, energizing, and...
The power of holiday gift guides for small business
Gift guides are a great way to increase your holiday revenue by...
The more the merrier: How to attract more holiday shoppers to your retail store
The holiday season is the perfect time to attract and convert even...
Which retail format is right for your business?
Brick-and-mortar, digital marketplace, seasonal, or pop-up? There are many different formats to...
5 things you wish you would’ve know before opening your retail store
Imagine if you already knew everything you needed to know about retail...
3 local bookstores on harnessing the power of community
Local bookstores generate love like no other business. These three shops have...
How to make payments as easy as possible for your customers and for you
At a time of rising inflation, with recession fears looming on the...
5 small business trends & practices that aren’t going away post-pandemic: retail edition
These trends shaped the retail industry during COVID-19 and will continue to...
Accept credit card payments with an iPad POS system
With a mobile app and a small, portable credit card reader, you can...