by Ellen Fruchtman, President Many major retailers are struggling to stay afloat. And if you care to read an updated list of who’s exiting the landscape or looking at serious reorganization, feel free to look at the running list updated frequently on Retail Dive at https://www.retaildive.com/news/the-running-list-of-2020-retail-bankruptcies/571159/ It’s sobering. And certainly, unhealthy business practices are equally to blame versus...
By Kelsi Roth, Senior Graphic Designer & Social Media Coordinator Last month, Instagram launched their newest update. Reels allows users to create and share short form 15 second videos made up of multiple clips set to music. Sound familiar? It should! It’s immediately apparent that Reels is being set up as a competitor to TikTok, the video...
by Kristy Cartmell, Designer & Social Media Specialist If you’re like me, then nothing satisfies my taste buds going into fall like a good soup. This one will do the trick and cure all your cravings! Recipe courtesy of Midwest Foodie Blog Chickpea Noodle Soup 2 tbsp olive oil1 ½ cup carrots (sliced)1 ½ cup celery (sliced)1 yellow onion (diced)5...
by Shane O'Neill, Vice President It happened in a flash. COVID-19 hit the newswire, cases grew and, before we knew it, the country was on lockdown. People couldn’t leave the house, businesses were closed and people had to decide who they were going to shelter in place with. When abrupt events like these happen, such as the...
by Angie Ash, Executive Vice President INSTORE needs YOU to help with the biggest information-gathering exercise in the jewelry industry: The Big Survey! For jewelry retailers only! Your answers stay completely anonymous. They’re asking about the pandemic, lab-grown diamonds, the upcoming election, and much more. Warning: You’ll want to set aside a decent chunk of time to...
