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“Even a Broken Femur Can’t Stop Tony Hawk” by Bret Anthony Johnston via The New York Times

by admin | Apr 5, 2022 | Awards, Community, Industry, News, Skateboard

In the documentary “Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Come Off,” director Sam Jones chronicles many of the bad falls and injuries of Hawk’s long career. One of the worst injuries came after filming when he broke his right femur. Credit…HBO Documentary Films A...

“4 strategies to boost revenue by reimagining customer journeys” by John Nicola via Retail Customer Experience

by admin | Apr 4, 2022 | E-Commerce, Resources, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies

Photo by istock.com By strengthening the connection between physical and digital shopping, retailers can create more enjoyable customer experiences that drive commerce and increase revenue. Advances in technology have fundamentally changed the way customers interact...

“The Rise of the Intermediate Surfer: Observations From a Pandemic-Driven Lineup” by Morgan Bernard via The Inertia

by admin | Apr 3, 2022 | Community, Industry, Surf

The surf remains the same but the surfers, well….there’s a lot more of ’em. Photo: Silas Baisch//Unsplash Two years ago, disease spread around the globe, and much of the population retreated to the confines of homes and humble apartments. For those of us stuck in...

“Key trends that will help retailers respond to growing consumer confidence” by Terry Clark via Retail Focus

by admin | Apr 1, 2022 | E-Commerce, Educational Opportunity, News, Resources, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies

Keeping pace with consumer trends and changing behaviours is key to the success of retail operations, particularly when managing the impact of current global events on supply chains to ensure they’re able to consistently meet demand.  According to the latest CBI...

“Introduction to Jeff Plattman, CPA, Partner in CohnReznick LLP’s Consumer Industry Practice” plus announcement of special BRA Retail Member offer by Doug Works, BRA Executive Director

by admin | Mar 31, 2022 | Accounting and Business Services, Associate Members, Educational Opportunity, News, Resources, Retail Strategy

CohnReznick recently became a BRA Supporting Vendor Partner. Jeff, can you tell us a little bit about your background and CohnReznick? I am a partner in CohnReznick’s Consumer Industry Practice and have worked at the firm for over 30 years. I provide accounting,...