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“5 Key Trends to Watch in Modern Retailing” by Nick Gurney via Total Retail

by admin | Sep 6, 2022 | Brick & Mortar, Community, E-Commerce, m-commerce, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies, Social Commerce, Social Media

Credit: iStock.com by Tzido The shift from physical to digital retail was well underway before the pandemic hit, but the closure of physical locations has accelerated the trend. This has exposed a weakness in sales for many retailers that have been slow to adapt to...

“Why Microplastic Pollution is Still Fashion’s Concern” by  Catherine Schetting Salfino via The Robin Report

by admin | Sep 4, 2022 | Industry, News, Social Issues, Sustainability

Although numerous residents of New Jersey are still openly bemoaning the plastic bag ban that took effect in May, millions of people around the globe are participating in Plastic Free July, an initiative of the Plastic Free Foundation, an organization...

“VIDEO ESSAY: HOW SKATEBOARDING WENT HD” by Alex Coles via Jenkem Mag

by admin | Sep 3, 2022 | Retail Technologies, Skateboard, Social Media

Skaters aren’t always ready to give up old ways so easily, but most of us have finally accepted the transition into the high definition world. It’s been a long and slow journey, so we decided to put together this timeline of how skateboarding started to ditch...

“How Retailers Can Use TikTok to Build Better Brand Loyalty in a New Era of Community Building” by Amy Gilbert via Total Retail

by admin | Sep 2, 2022 | E-Commerce, m-commerce, Resources, Social Commerce, Social Media

Credit: Getty Images by Pixels Effect If you’re familiar with TikTok, you’ve most likely seen the hashtag #Tiktokmademebuyit. Truth is, people can find anything from books to clothing to makeup thanks to retail brands’ ever-expanding presence on TikTok....

“Instead of having just one DRM benefit known as the BRA Shipping Program, PartnerShip is now administering two separate shipping benefits plus FAQs and link to take advantage of these savings” by Doug Works, Executive Director of Board Retailers Association

by admin | Sep 1, 2022 | Associate Members, Distinguished Retail Members, News, Resources, Retail Strategy

We asked Harry Centa of PartnerShip (BRA Supporting Vendor Partner) why they are splitting the shipping program into two separate benefits and a few other questions about the special savings program specifically for BRA Distinguished Retail Members. Here is how he...