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“JENK TV: BUILDING A BOX FROM NYC STREET TRASH” by Ian Michna & Alex Raspa via JENKEM MAG

by admin | Feb 3, 2022 | Community, DIY, Resources, Skate Art, Skateboard

Welcome to the third episode of Jenk TV! We grew up watching MTV and Adult Swim shows Beavis and Butthead, The Tom Green Show, and Tim and Eric, so we thought skateboarding could use a dose of that goofball editing. One thing that’s great about New...

“Download your free guide, 5 Types of Retail Loyalty Programs That Make Money and Retain Customers” via RetailWire Resources

by admin | Feb 2, 2022 | Educational Opportunity, Resources, Retail Strategy

5 Types of Retail Loyalty Programs: How to Make Money and Retain Customers Download the Free Guide Customer loyalty has never been more important for independent retailers. Throughout the last two years, effective loyalty programs helped many businesses stay in touch...

“Practices to Protect Your Store – Cyberattacks becoming retailers’ biggest threat says OSI” by Brady Hicks via Inside Outdoor Magazine (+ learn more about and connect to BRA Supporting Vendor Partner Outdoor Sports Insurance)

by admin | Feb 1, 2022 | Internet, News, Resources, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies

You’ve got your outdoor retail business. Years of passion and planning have finally paid off, and the physical – and potentially cyber – doors are now open. Your success depends not only on your ability to offer products that meet customer expectations but to connect...

“The best way to grow skateboard sales, PERIOD” plus link to register for this week’s 2nd Annual Skateboard Education Summit via THE US Skateboard Education Association

by admin | Jan 30, 2022 | Community, Educational Opportunity, Retail Strategy, Skateboard

The 2nd Annual Skateboard Education Summit 1 February, 10 am – 2 pm PST (Livestream) ✨Register Now For Free✨ This free online summit will: Bring together skate shop owners, educators, program operators, industry experts, and researchers to share...

“4 Things Retailers Can Do to Strengthen Customer Relationships in 2022” by Melissa Tatortis via Total Retail

by admin | Jan 29, 2022 | Resources, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies

Credit: Getty Images by metamorworks As marketers prepare for the evolution of how they use consumer data in their campaigns, there’s a massive opportunity to improve customer relationships using more secure and accurate identity alternatives. While...