Sean Tarry

1 week ago | design-engineering.com | Sean Tarry

According to research conducted by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) in 2023, over three-quarters (76%) of small- and medium-sized business owners are planning to exit their business within the coming decade. However, they face obstacles in doing so, with the most common challenge being finding a suitable buyer (54% of owners struggle with this).

2 months ago | retail-insider.com | Sean Tarry

A person’s appearance, whether they’d like to admit it or not, can often say quite a bit about them. From subtle and laid back to wild and untamed, and every look in between, appearance bears at least a small glimpse into an individual’s personality and uniqueness. And, when it comes to expressing oneself, a person’s choice of hairstyle and how they like to keep it can serve as one of the more significant ways by which they can represent themselves.

Jan 9, 2025 | retail-insider.com | Sean Tarry

For most operating within retail, the challenges that are being faced today are simply a stark reality of doing business. Rising costs and a general sense of financial uncertainty have cast quite a pall over the industry of late. It’s also resulting in sharp turns in consumer behaviour and an uptick in their digital habits, requiring many retailers to quickly adapt their offering and service to meet these changes in taste and preference.

Jan 6, 2025 | retail-insider.com | Sean Tarry

It’s not easy to run a small business, on the best of days. And – take it from many who are currently trying – it’s next to impossible when dealing with the string of challenges that retail entrepreneurs are faced with today. From a sluggish economy and increased costs to a severely pessimistic and disillusioned consumer, small business owners have got to contend with headwinds coming from multiple directions in order to sustain their livelihoods.

Oct 10, 2024 | retail-insider.com | Sean Tarry

The in-store retail shopping experience is one that’s constantly evolving, becoming increasingly tactile, interactive and personalized. It’s an experience that customers across the country have started to expect more from each and every time they venture out to visit physical brick-and-mortar locations to satisfy their needs and wants.