Shopify Retail Blog

• Industry News & Trends

The Rise of the Neighborhood Store: Why Brands of All Sizes Are Investing in Local Retail

• by Lauren Mathews
• Jun 21, 2022

• Marketing

Shopping Tourism: Why Retailers Should Care (+ Tactics to Leverage this Trend)

• by Deb Mukherjee
• Jun 17, 2022

• Industry News & Trends

Token Gating and NFTs for Retailers: Guide

• by Ana Cvetkovic
• Jun 17, 2022

• Marketing

Retail Events: The Complete Guide (+ Real-world Examples)

• by Deb Mukherjee
• Jun 16, 2022

• Retailer Stories

Summer Solace Tallow: How Megan Bre Camp Started Her Successful Skincare Line

• by Eva Gutierrez
• Jun 16, 2022

• Open a Retail Store

The Ultimate Guide to Retail Leasing

• by Lauren Mathews
• Jun 15, 2022

• Marketing

Social Media Marketing Strategy for Your Retail Store

• by Allie Decker
• Jun 15, 2022

• Store Management

What is Retail Management? Definition, Responsibilities, and Future Outlook

• by Michael Keenan
• Jun 15, 2022

• Industry News & Trends

Inflation in Retail: Everything You Need to Know (2023)

• by Randy Ginsburg
• Jun 14, 2022

• Open a Retail Store

Retail Franchising 101: How to Take Advantage of Franchise Opportunities

• by Allie Decker
• Jun 14, 2022

• Industry News & Trends

How to Create an Inclusive Retail Store Experience

• by Lauren Mathews
• Jun 14, 2022

• Data & Analytics

How to Use Retail Analytics to Improve Store Performance

• by Elise Dopson
• Jun 14, 2022

• Store Management

How to Complete a Retail Store Audit Efficiently (5 Steps)

• by Lauren Ufford
• Jun 13, 2022

• Retailer Stories

Successful Businesses are Built for Communities: The Story of Carlisle Pet Foods

• by Eva Gutierrez
• Jun 13, 2022

• Inventory Management

What Causes Shipping Delays? How They Impact Retailers and How to Deal With Them

• by Holly Stanley
• Jun 10, 2022

• Inventory Management

Maximize Sales with These Product Assortment Strategies

• by Marijana Kay
• Jun 8, 2022

• Marketing

Summer Marketing: 20 Ideas To Survive The Summer Slump In Revenue

• by Vivian Tejeda
• Jun 8, 2022

• Marketing

The Complete Guide to Market Research for Your Retail Business

• by Masooma Memon
• Jun 8, 2022

• Marketing

Retail Branding: Build a Memorable Brand

• by Masooma Memon
• Jun 8, 2022

Influencer Whitelisting: Everything Retailers Need to Know

• by Allie Decker
• Jun 7, 2022

• Profitability

Sales Objections in Retail: How to Overcome Pre-Purchase Concerns

• by Elise Dopson
• Jun 6, 2022

• Store Management

Retail Associates Are the Face of Your Brand: How To Hire the Best

• by Michael Keenan
• Jun 6, 2022

• Marketing

How to Run a Successful Sales Promotion (with Proven Ideas and Examples)

• by Michael Keenan
• Jun 2, 2022

• Clicks to Bricks

Retailers, Here's Why Having a Brick-and-Mortar Store is a Competitive Advantage

• by Kaleigh Moore
• Jun 2, 2022

• Marketing

How to Set Up and Optimize Your Google Business Profile

• by Michael Keenan
• Jun 2, 2022

• Payments & Checkout

Payment Tokenization Guide: Definition and Uses

• by Vivian Tejeda
• Jun 1, 2022

• Marketing

How to Reach Nearby Shoppers with Google Local Inventory Ads

• by Deb Mukherjee
• Jun 1, 2022

• Industry News & Trends

Why Retailers Can’t Ignore The Power Of Sound: Building a Sonic Strategy for Your Store

• by Guest Contributor
• Jun 1, 2022

• Marketing

How to Increase Market Penetration: 9 Strategies for Retailers

• by Elise Dopson
• May 26, 2022

• Industry News & Trends

How These 5 Retailers Use Direct Mail to Increase Sales

• by Alexis Damen
• May 24, 2022

• Payments & Checkout

Customer Facing Displays: Benefits and How To Set Them Up

• by Vivian Tejeda
• May 23, 2022

• Open a Retail Store

The Complete Guide to Point-of-Sale (POS) Features

• by Ana Cvetkovic
• May 18, 2022

• Inventory Management

A Simple Guide to Understanding Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs) in Retail

• by Alexis Damen
• May 17, 2022

• Payments & Checkout

Cash on Delivery: What is It and How Does it Work?

• by Ana Cvetkovic
• May 16, 2022

• Inventory Management

Demand Planning for Retailers: How to Prepare for an Influx of New Shoppers

• by Elise Dopson
• May 13, 2022

• Industry News & Trends

The Future of Physical Retail in a Digital-First World

• by Lauren Mathews
• May 13, 2022

• Open a Retail Store

Find a Retail Location: 6 Options to Consider When Setting Up Shop in a New Area

• by Elise Dopson
• May 12, 2022

• Clicks to Bricks

Craft Fairs and Art Shows 101: Sell Products In-Person

• by Allie Decker
• May 5, 2022

• Industry News & Trends

Live Selling: Trends, Benefits and Best Practices to Grow Your Retail Business

• by Kaleigh Moore
• May 5, 2022

• Inventory Management

Inventory Storage: Ideas, Systems, and Solutions to Manage Your Business

• by Alexis Damen
• May 3, 2022

• Payments & Checkout

Near Field Communication: What is NFC & How to Use It

• by Holly Stanley
• May 2, 2022

• Store Management

30 Employee Recognition Ideas and Why They Matter in Retail

• by Marijana Kay
• Apr 29, 2022

• Payments & Checkout

Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Payments as a Retailer

• by Vivian Tejeda
• Apr 28, 2022

• Profitability

Calculating Gross Sales: A Step-by-Step Guide With Formula

• by Michael Keenan
• Apr 27, 2022

• Open a Retail Store

What Is a POS System and Why Do Retailers Need One?

• by Sebastien Rankin
• Apr 26, 2022

• Profitability

What Are Net Sales and How Do I Calculate Them?

• by Michael Keenan
• Apr 20, 2022

• Payments & Checkout

How To Serve Multiple Customers Effectively With Saved Carts

• by Sebastien Rankin
• Apr 19, 2022

• Data & Analytics

What is Average Basket Size and Why Does It Matter?

• by Vivian Tejeda
• Apr 14, 2022

• Store Management

Cashier Training 101: Tips and Strategies for Retailers

• by Ana Cvetkovic
• Apr 14, 2022

• Inventory Management

The Retailer’s Guide to the Weighted Average Cost Method

• by Ana Cvetkovic
• Apr 13, 2022