Most Active Articles 2013-06-18T19:03:56.363-04:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:us-retail-sales Lou Tosto ltosto624 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10646378841548244988-c88c0a8f2e6d0ba2a807ae021ea73cb7 2013-06-05T12:00:51.422-04:00

As more consumers purchase items through their mobile devices, more companies are beginning recognize the importance of ensuring quality mobile Internet service. Consumers increasingly use their iPads, tablets and smartphones to surf the Internet for work, recreation and shopping. Naturally,

As more consumers purchase items through their mobile devices, more companies are beginning recognize the importance of ensuring quality mobile Internet service. Consumers increasingly use their iPads, tablets and smartphones to surf the Internet for work, recreation and shopping. Naturally, http://www.switchpay.com/as-4g-networks-become-more-prevalent-so-will-mobile-payments/ M. Latham mlathams851 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7304732988755766596-2e03a7b1e04ead9f6e63ce66424f8035 2013-05-20T11:44:27.261-04:00

Information provided by Verizon’s Data Breach Investigations Reports, abbreviated DBIR, have shown that nearly one quarter of all data breaches were from retail and restaurants, the next biggest business sector after financial institutions. The DBIR is a yearly analysis of

Information provided by Verizon’s Data Breach Investigations Reports, abbreviated DBIR, have shown that nearly one quarter of all data breaches were from retail and restaurants, the next biggest business sector after financial institutions. The DBIR is a yearly analysis of http://www.switchcommerce.com/verizon-reports-24-of-data-breaches-come-from-retail-and-restaurants/ M. Latham mlathams851 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2463065760515261985-697e51f77d71cba5f22c057871af318b 2013-03-02T20:11:48.877-05:00

The US economy stalled in the 4th quarter, but the analysis that accompanied the latest (slightly positive) GDP revision seemed to imply that the reasons for

The US economy stalled in the 4th quarter, but the analysis that accompanied the latest (slightly positive) GDP revision seemed to imply that the reasons for http://www.elliottwavemarketservice.com/2013/03/consumer-metrics-institute-hard-year-ahead/#sthash.1AanFums Paul Thomason pthomason223 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1123436058682039764-3b47695370558b66a08aea4f536bb301 2012-12-27T05:51:46.818-05:00

Can Europe provide America with a less materialistic Christmas tradition?

Can Europe provide America with a less materialistic Christmas tradition? http://www.thebeginner.eu/lifestyle/1017-christmas-conundrum Ani Atanasova aatanasova087 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15287800171724736291-543fbeb2b93a05cae4f755f9cf6c4bb4 2013-01-14T12:37:12.402-05:00

Tax reporting just got a little trickier for merchants that accept credit card or debit card payments. Never fear, though. This blog will help you identify and carry out your responsibility regarding Section 6050w of the IRS tax code. The code has

Tax reporting just got a little trickier for merchants that accept credit card or debit card payments. Never fear, though. This blog will help you identify and carry out your responsibility regarding Section 6050w of the IRS tax code. The code has http://www.switchcommerce.com/merchant-responsibility-for-6050w-of-irs-tax-code/ M. Latham mlathams851 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12690841975372544956-41bc7f55000cf86cbd8743a181a0b445 2013-04-24T10:49:13.974-04:00

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The Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security Standards Council recently drafted risk assessment guidelines that assist merchants in finding potential causes of breaches in the security of their systems that store, process and transmit cardholders payment card data. By performing these risk

The Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security Standards Council recently drafted risk assessment guidelines that assist merchants in finding potential causes of breaches in the security of their systems that store, process and transmit cardholders payment card data. By performing these risk http://www.switchcommerce.com/pci-releases-risk-assessment-guidelines-for-merchants/ M. Latham mlathams851 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16431295132112840825-52a520933a2bf83adfaca0f072625ef2 2013-06-12T11:09:09.946-04:00

Mobile Apps Keeps Customers Coming Back The modern shopping experience has really been sculpted by mobile payment systems. If a company has a mobile payment option, it tends to be seen as more accessible and satisfying, according to the GSMA

Mobile Apps Keeps Customers Coming Back The modern shopping experience has really been sculpted by mobile payment systems. If a company has a mobile payment option, it tends to be seen as more accessible and satisfying, according to the GSMA http://www.switchpay.com/how-mobile-payment-systems-help-drive-customer-loyalty/ M. Latham mlathams851 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10395723662022980366-1571810c935eee7344bfe93dc56ad38a 2013-04-11T15:49:03.770-04:00

When Ron Johnson became CEO of JC Penny, he attempted to reinvent the faltering retail giant. Unfortunately, he didn’t understand the JC Penny customer.

When Ron Johnson became CEO of JC Penny, he attempted to reinvent the faltering retail giant. Unfortunately, he didn’t understand the JC Penny customer. http://gevrilgroup.com/blog/ron-johnson-out-as-jc-penney-ceo/ Brian Rosenstock brosenstock812 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1776225517939430059-9aaf89944e19aafa4980de8b39736a52 2013-01-22T11:29:05.537-05:00

If you are a merchant who is processing credit cards for your business, you should be aware of a list that could possibly affect your future business decisions in a negative way. Some businesses do not even know they are

If you are a merchant who is processing credit cards for your business, you should be aware of a list that could possibly affect your future business decisions in a negative way. Some businesses do not even know they are http://www.switchcommerce.com/what-to-do-if-you-show-up-on-the-match-tmf-file/ M. Latham mlathams851 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8166300152386232837-c87e185782aba569e64dd3e128092be4 2012-12-04T13:54:31.369-05:00

In today’s business world, many companies are becoming more concerned with being environmentally friendly. There are many different ways that your business could “go green,” depending on what you’d like to accomplish. By using mobile technology, it’s now easier than

In today’s business world, many companies are becoming more concerned with being environmentally friendly. There are many different ways that your business could “go green,” depending on what you’d like to accomplish. By using mobile technology, it’s now easier than http://www.switchpay.com/how-to-get-your-business-to-go-green-using-mobile-solutions/ M. Latham mlathams851 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7055541004902348763-4f53550fd6da8ad93820771ced498a34 2013-04-30T04:28:25.214-04:00

Official recession calls are the responsibility of the NBER Business Cycle Dating Committee, which is understandably vague about the specific indicators on

Official recession calls are the responsibility of the NBER Business Cycle Dating Committee, which is understandably vague about the specific indicators on http://www.elliottwavemarketservice.com/2013/04/big-four-indicators-what-they-say-about-the-economy/ Paul Thomason pthomason223 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1447473301172142711-b7fcfcf4e7a42aeb961fb54dca032e24 2012-12-18T15:08:43.596-05:00

Almost as soon as the plates from the Thanksgiving feast are cleared, most Americans gear up for yet another busy month of holidays. For those celebrating Christmas, nothing lights up the season like a Christmas tree, especially if it displays a few presents underneath! We crunch the numbers calcu...

Almost as soon as the plates from the Thanksgiving feast are cleared, most Americans gear up for yet another busy month of holidays. For those celebrating Christmas, nothing lights up the season like a Christmas tree, especially if it displays a few presents underneath! We crunch the numbers calcu... http://www.couponcabin.com/blog/infographic-americas-love-of-christmas-trees/ Neil Spencer nspencer445 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2876944227725660998-805df17335df5cf713b51a6bd7e387a6 2013-01-28T16:36:47.925-05:00

This article covers the latest news on the recent checkout fees.

This article covers the latest news on the recent checkout fees. http://www.profnetconnect.com/mlatham/blog/2013/01/25/retailers_may_charge_new_checkout_fee_to_customers M. Latham mlathams851 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14658953539808482186-885f8c6319a3981b58235957070ca4bc 2013-06-14T00:30:22.968-04:00

In an interesting report from Gallup Americans' self-reported daily spending rose to an average of $90 in May, the highest since October 2008 and higher than

In an interesting report from Gallup Americans' self-reported daily spending rose to an average of $90 in May, the highest since October 2008 and higher than http://www.elliottwavemarketservice.com/2013/06/gallup-consumer-spending-up-retail-data-down/#sthash.rleaGQHJ.cvhf Paul Thomason pthomason223 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2999359619457189537-156e3c21a408d105df601c3c9d2e511f 2012-11-19T20:23:34.110-05:00

Hostess Brands filed for liquidation this week. Management blamed its workforce for the failure. That is straightforward scapegoating.

Hostess Brands filed for liquidation this week. Management blamed its workforce for the failure. That is straightforward scapegoating. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/11/19/hostess-twinkie-defense-is-a-failure/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14001211274057835864-50c89a482a1a3b52d0d09f769496e432 2012-10-03T15:27:11.120-04:00

This Business for Sale is a single-location, value-added retailer of alternative heating products. Aggressive growth!

This Business for Sale is a single-location, value-added retailer of alternative heating products. Aggressive growth! http://blog.corporations4sale.com/2012/featured-listings/company-for-sale-retailer-of-indoor-and-outdoor-heating-products/ Kristin Rublaitus krublaitus544 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9177930390921511901-0380416a3a56eba14f67363f407d238a 2012-11-12T13:49:22.729-05:00

If you are taking the time read this article, it is evidence of the power delivered by the juxtaposition of mystery and branding. Its power comes from the intrigue that mystery offers as it sets up an expectation of something more interesting to consider than the typical brand fare.

If you are taking the time read this article, it is evidence of the power delivered by the juxtaposition of mystery and branding. Its power comes from the intrigue that mystery offers as it sets up an expectation of something more interesting to consider than the typical brand fare. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/11/12/the-power-of-mystery-in-branding/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16742447319022789132-443a58c647c82801315a841c143de699 2012-11-27T12:30:44.685-05:00

There are only so many impulse purchase products you can cram into the checkout line in order to get a few last-minute items into someone’s shopping cart. However, there are more ways to take advantage of impulse buyers. In the

There are only so many impulse purchase products you can cram into the checkout line in order to get a few last-minute items into someone’s shopping cart. However, there are more ways to take advantage of impulse buyers. In the http://www.switchpay.com/how-to-take-advantage-of-impulse-buyers/ M. Latham mlathams851 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14088246126698021295-8b3a4860e887b127649eb4fd80c951a4 2012-12-26T22:16:43.978-05:00

Retail sales, as I expected, have turned out to be much weaker than what the National Retail Federation (NRF), and other analysts, previously presumed. The

Retail sales, as I expected, have turned out to be much weaker than what the National Retail Federation (NRF), and other analysts, previously presumed. The http://www.elliottwavemarketservice.com/2012/12/chart-of-the-day-retail-sales-and-the-excuses/ Paul Thomason pthomason223 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7155043254246372826-8ca3e78c3a1217be9cd9be0596e0f6ee 2013-02-11T12:43:05.670-05:00

One of the first things you should do when getting your business set up is to complete an IRS SS-4 Form which establishes your business tax account.  This form is used for identification purposes of employers, legal purposes, bank accounts

One of the first things you should do when getting your business set up is to complete an IRS SS-4 Form which establishes your business tax account.  This form is used for identification purposes of employers, legal purposes, bank accounts http://www.switchcommerce.com/why-is-the-ss-4-form-important-for-my-merchant-services/ M. Latham mlathams851 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18116916710559558520-9406ad157c6c75ea450c97de3f8ef5c2 2012-12-27T05:50:32.226-05:00

I am always suspicious of early holiday season reports of glowing sales around Thanksgiving and especially Black Friday. Then, right after Christmas I always

I am always suspicious of early holiday season reports of glowing sales around Thanksgiving and especially Black Friday. Then, right after Christmas I always http://www.elliottwavemarketservice.com/2012/12/holiday-sales-barely-rise-in-worst-shopping-season-since-2008/ Paul Thomason pthomason223 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16166156728569715494-977892f3fc52ec59093d29747944c73a 2012-12-26T12:40:13.191-05:00

Your business’s point-of-sale (POS) system may be the weakest point in the security of your customers’ credit card information. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) was created in 2006 to provide businesses with a minimum security standard for protecting

Your business’s point-of-sale (POS) system may be the weakest point in the security of your customers’ credit card information. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) was created in 2006 to provide businesses with a minimum security standard for protecting http://www.switchcommerce.com/maintaining-security-and-pci-compliance-on-your-pos/ M. Latham mlathams851 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10525967834736809214-07ebad125ac07d3c22e53f378964111e 2012-12-17T10:23:38.246-05:00

The recent hack of Barnes and Noble’s credit card processing system illustrates the need for companies both small and large to go that extra mile to ensure that their customers’ data is protected. Customers need to trust a business, and

The recent hack of Barnes and Noble’s credit card processing system illustrates the need for companies both small and large to go that extra mile to ensure that their customers’ data is protected. Customers need to trust a business, and http://www.switchcommerce.com/retail-tips-securing-payment-transactions/ M. Latham mlathams851 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7058819911987313912-008a0cc4246150a512c9ff90ea2a2db5 2013-02-20T23:47:07.204-05:00

Department stores are a well-established component of the retail landscape in the U.S. and are favored for the ability to buy items in many different categories in one location....

Department stores are a well-established component of the retail landscape in the U.S. and are favored for the ability to buy items in many different categories in one location.... http://www.bharatbook.com/market-research-reports/retail-market-research-report/department-store-retailing-us.html Ross Taylor bbook094 1 1 0 0