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“SVP Spotlight – 4 Strategies to Find the Right Hire plus 40% off job postings for BRA Retail Members” by Doug Works (BRA Executive Director)

by admin | Apr 18, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, HR, Resources, Retail Strategy

Hiring in retail is tricky. As a result, the good people behind Outdoor Industry Jobs are often asked about best practices for getting good candidates, and they wanted me to share the following 4 possible strategies to help find and hire top talent: Brag.  A...

“Monthly retail sales from the US Commerce Department – Retail sales in March soar more than 5% beating inflation” by Daphne Howland and Caroline Jensen via Retail Dive

by admin | Apr 16, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, News, Predictions, Retail Economy

Photo Illustration: Shaun Lucas/Industry Dive; Getty Images The department’s Census Bureau tracks estimates each month. Retail Dive provides the numbers for key segments, and their year-over-year progress, or decline. Editor’s Note: Comparisons for individual segments...

“Outdoor Retailer Launches Expansive Hosted Buyer Program” by Bart Schaneman via The Daily

by admin | Apr 14, 2024 | Educational Opportunity, Industry, News, Outdoor, Private Label, Resources, Retail Strategy, SUP, Trade Shows, Women's Market

At the OR Winter show last November, Sarah Morton (right), OR senior attendee relations manager, gives a group of buyers a tour of the show floor. Photo by Keith Fearnow. OR has listened to its exhibitors and is making a substantial investment to bring more buyers to...

“7 Key Habits of High-Performing Retailers That Don’t Include AI” by Tom Gleeson via Total Retail

by admin | Apr 12, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence / CHAT GPT, Brick & Mortar, HR, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies

Credit: Getty Images by Hinterhaus Productions I know you’re probably wondering if this article will be a blast on artificial intelligence based on the headline. You’ve come to the wrong place if you’re looking for that. As you’ve probably witnessed, it seems...

“7 Ways to Upgrade Your Retail Store Without Moving” by Bob Phibbs via The Retail Doctor Blog

by admin | Apr 10, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Commercial Real Estate, Merchandising, News, Point of Sale, Resources, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies

I’ve seen a common misconception in my experience with retail transformations, including recent showroom makeovers with an outdoor power equipment store, a window fashions retailer, and a beverage store chain. Retailers often think they need a complete...