In: Retailing Tips|Last Updated:

We are all endlessly bombarded with marketing messages and tactics attempting to get us to purchase one product over another. Whether a company is promoting its formula (“New and Improved”), showing its popularity (“America’s #1 Choice”), or highlighting benefits (“Keeps you Fuller Longer”), it can be hard to wade through the messages and know what’s true and what truly matters. All consumers ever want is what is best for them and their families.

Understanding FDA regulations

It’s critical to know and understand what these claims mean and how companies use them. Regarding claims, there are varying degrees of oversight from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These are the two big agencies tasked with ensuring the safety of the food that Americans eat every day. The FDA oversees all processed food, while the USDA regulates meat, poultry, eggs, and produce.

The FDA groups the claims that they oversee into three different categories:

Nutrient content claims: These claims help put the level of a nutrient in the product into perspective for the consumer by using terms such as free, high, and low, or compare the  nutrient levels in a food to that …

Read More

In: Dropshipping|Last Updated:
Personal Finance Blogs: The Best Money Blogs in 2023

For many, personal finance blogs are a much-needed source of guidance and inspiration.

Managing money can be complicated. There’s budgeting, saving, credit cards, investments, loans, retirement planning, insurance—that’s a lot to think about!

And even before the COVID-19 pandemic struck, money was tight for many. 

According to the 2023 Bankrate survey, 5% of US adults wouldn’t be able to cover a $ 1,000 emergency with their savings. And the upcoming economic recession will only make things more difficult.

As a result, it’s more vital than ever that we manage our money effectively.

So, if you’re unsure how to pay off debt, which credit card to get, what you should invest in, or how to plan for a secure financial future, these money blogs are full of information that can help.

Let’s get into it.

Start selling online now with Shopify

Start your free trial

1. NerdWallet

Nerd Wallet

NerdWallet exists to help you “Make all the right money moves.” The site started in 2009 and has since grown into one of the best finance blogs online. With millions of monthly readers, this money blog provides detailed posts to help you make financial decisions about …

Read More

In: Retailing Tips|Last Updated:
Introducing the Story to Shelf Series with First Guest Creative Nature

The Story to Shelf interview series delves into the stories behind successful brand founders on RangeMe and their journeys of building their companies and bringing their products or services to retail. Our team is thrilled to interview these entrepreneurs and gain first-hand insights on their challenges, the creative solutions they used, and the tactics that helped them succeed. Get ready to learn from those who have been there and done that, and discover the secrets to success in the retail industry.

RangeMe founder Nicky Jackson kicks off the series with a 1:1 interview with Creative Nature’s founder Julianne Ponan.

The Story Behind Creative Nature

For people with major food allergies, shopping at a grocery store can be a series of Noes. No food with nuts. No food with seeds. No foods with certain additives. And for Julianne Ponan, who suffers from anaphylaxis to all of these, many of the allergen-free products she was able to consume had no taste. 

Ponan was determined to change that with the launch of Creative Nature, a brand that specializes in baking mixes, snacks and confectionery products. Her mission was two-fold: to create products completely free of the top 14 common allergens and that taste …

Read More

In: Retailing Tips|Last Updated:

The Story to Shelf interview series delves into the stories behind successful brand founders on RangeMe and their journeys of building their companies and bringing their products or services to retail. Our team is thrilled to interview these entrepreneurs and gain first-hand insights on their challenges, the creative solutions they used, and the tactics that helped them succeed. Get ready to learn from those who have been there and done that, and discover the secrets to success in the retail industry.

RangeMe founder Nicky Jackson kicks off the series with a 1:1 interview with Creative Nature’s founder Julianne Ponan.

The Story Behind Creative Nature

For people with major food allergies, shopping at a grocery store can be a series of Noes. No food with nuts. No food with seeds. No foods with certain additives. And for Julianne Ponan, who suffers from anaphylaxis to all of these, many of the allergen-free products she was able to consume had no taste. 

Ponan was determined to change that with the launch of Creative Nature, a brand that specializes in baking mixes, snacks and confectionery products. Her mission was two-fold: to create products completely free of the top 14 common allergens and that taste …

Read More

In: Dropshipping|Last Updated:

Following closely behind Facebook and Instagram, TikTok is a social media powerhouse. It’s estimated that 45% of social media users in the US are using the platform. Whether they’re learning the latest viral dance or doing hashtag challenges, it’s clear that the TikTok community is thriving around the world. 

This makes TikTok a great opportunity to grow your business reach and even make some online sales. But if you’re new to the platform, or to social media marketing in general, it can be a bit intimidating to know where to start.

Consider this article TikTok for Business 101. We’ll outline your first steps when it comes to getting to know the platform, creating killer content, running video ads, and engaging your audience every step of the way.

Start selling online now with Shopify

Start your free trial

Create a TikTok business account

Using TikTok as a brand requires you to create a business account. Here are the steps you need to take:

Download, install, and open TikTok on your smartphone. Register for an account. You can use your phone number or email, or log in with one of the listed social media platforms. Enter a username. Then click Edit Profile …
Read More

In: Dropshipping|Last Updated:
Generation Alpha: How Brands Can Connect with Digital Natives 2.0

When thinking about emerging generations and their impact on our culture, millennials and Gen Z are what most often come to mind. But Gen Alpha is quickly showing itself as a force to be reckoned with.

These individuals have been shaped by a set of circumstances that no generation has seen before. The oldest were born the same year as the iPad, meaning they don’t know a life without technology. And, most importantly, they spent their formative years growing up in a global pandemic. 

Gen Alpha is showing a level of wisdom, precociousness, and social awareness that we haven’t seen before. And since they’re the future of everything, every business owner should be paying attention.

Let’s look a bit closer at Gen Alpha kids, the beliefs that shape them, and how adults can build businesses that meet the wants and needs of these future consumers and leaders.

Start selling online now with Shopify

Start your free trial

Who is Generation Alpha? 

Gen Alpha, the youngest generation in the world, is part of the broader concept of global generations.

As the generation following Gen Z, Gen Alpha includes all children born in or after 2010. By 2025, they are expected to …

Read More