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“Bringing Joy to Retail: The Art of Human Connection in Stores” by Bob Phibbs via The Retail Doctor Blog

by admin | Apr 20, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Experience, Customer Service, HR, News, Resources, Retail Strategy, Staffing

The art of selling is deeply intertwined with the art of human connection. As a retail speaker and trainer with over 30 years of experience, I’ve seen firsthand how the most memorable shopping experiences are those that spark a sense of joy and connection...

“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 18, 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...

“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...

“Hollywood Sucks at Surfing: Five Times They Got It Right” by Nathan Myers via Surfer Magazine

by admin | Apr 6, 2024 | Film Review, Opinion, Surf

The definitive list of Hollywood’s only successful drops from the only man qualified to make it. From Beach Blanket Bingo to Blue Juice, they just don’t seem to get it. The list of laughable missteps has come to occupy our daily...

“Nonprofit Awarding Over $50,000 in Scholarships to Skateboarders” by Haley Mast via Transworld Skateboarding

by admin | Mar 27, 2024 | Awards, BRA Community Partners, Community, Educational Opportunity, News

Scholarships for skateboarders by skateboarders A fresh 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization called The College Skateboarding Education Association CSEF, is gearing up to give over $50,000 in scholarships to skateboarders, and their application just opened! CSEF’s mission...