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Retail on Main Street SmartBrief
A subscription-only weekly digital news publication bringing retail entrepreneurs important insights and news stories to help them run their businesses, including connecting with customers, managing money, monitoring industry trends and spurring growth.
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Small Business Retail Council
The SBRC represents and is responsive to the needs and interests of local shops and provides NRF’s small business members a forum to discuss the most pressing public policy priorities.
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5 small businesses on the power of shopping local
Support the entrepreneurs building communities this Small Business Saturday.
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Taking on credit card swipe fees with the Savvy Shopkeeper
Retail Gets Real episode 322: Small business co-owner Kathy Cruz is fighting for credit card market fairness.
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Retailers and legal experts converge in California — the nation’s legal trendsetter
The inaugural CA Retail Law Summit discussed what’s ahead for retailers operating in California.
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