Brand Stories Told in Color: How Visuals Shape Business Growth
Small businesses have to do more than just exist—they have to be remembered. Visual storytelling has become a quiet powerhouse in helping brands carve out space in customers' minds. It's not just about being pretty or trendy. It's about making an impression that sticks, often without saying a single word. Creating a Visual Identity That Feels Alive A strong visual identity does more than decorate a brand—it gives it life. When customers see consistent visuals across platforms, a kind of memory starts to
Best Grocery Bagger Competition Returns to State Fair
Huron, SD – The South Dakota Retailers Association is once again partnering with the State Fair to bring the Best Bagger Competition to the Freedom Stage on Saturday, August 30 at 11:30 a.m. Sponsored by Associated Wholesale Grocers, NW French & Associates, and Prairie Farms, the Best Bagger Competition features some of the quickest hands in the grocery business. Contestants will see how they “stack up” during this fun, fast-paced, head-to-head competition. "The South Dakota State Fair is where South
BeMobile Verizon Hosts 12th Annual Backpack Giveaway Across 91 Locations
July 2025Supporting Students and Families with Free Backpacks and School Supplies BeMobile Verizon is proud to celebrate 12 years of community involvement with its Annual Backpack Giveaway, an initiative easing the back-to-school burden for families by providing free backpacks filled with essential school supplies. From July 29th through July 31st, 2025, all 91 BeMobile Verizon locations will distribute backpacks during regular business hours. No pre-registration is required, and backpacks will be
Borderless Ambition: How SMBs Can Navigate the Leap to Global Markets
Breaking into international markets is no longer the exclusive domain of corporate giants with deep pockets and multilingual departments. Today’s small and medium-sized businesses are stepping onto the world stage with a kind of nimbleness and drive that’s hard to miss. But ambition alone won’t pay the customs fees. As globalization tightens its grip on commerce, planning becomes a make-or-break discipline for businesses trying to scale abroad. To succeed, SMBs must blend practical strategy with cultural
