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“What Can Retailers Do About Trump’s Tariffs?” by Mark Cohen via the The Robin Report

by admin | Apr 14, 2025 | Apparel /Fashion, Brick & Mortar, Industry, News, Opinion, Political Action, Retail Economy, Retail Strategy

The $8+ trillion retail industry is the backbone of the American economy and like all industries, success in retail relies on the presence of orderly strategies and planning disciplines. It’s difficult enough to accommodate the ever-changing landscape of consumer...

“Why Do Some Surfers Make Us Uncomfortable?” by Sunny Fassler via Building The Revolution Blogpost

by admin | Apr 12, 2025 | Competitions, Opinion, Surf

The Italo effect is undeniable. The chains, the hair, the cars. When he launches into the air, arms windmilling in celebration, a tsunami of opinions crashes across social media. Love and hate in equal measure – nothing in between. It’s the same with Medina. Three...

“How Will the United States Tariffs Affect the Surfing Industry?” by August Howell via Surfer Mag

by admin | Apr 10, 2025 | Governmental Affairs, Industry, News, Opinion, Predictions, Surf

Economic uncertainty plus a revolving door of tariffs means surfers and brands will likely feel a squeeze. Following the news of tariffs announced (then unannounced) by United States President Donald Trump is like reading the world’s worst surf forecast. Impending one...

“Save Your Margins: 15 Retail Management Tactics” by Bob Phibbs via The Retail Doctor Blog

by admin | Apr 8, 2025 | Brick & Mortar, Governmental Affairs, News, Resources, Retail Economy, Retail Strategy, Sales Training

All retail chains face a brutal reality in 2025. Your margins are under attack from three directions: Promotion addiction: Your marketing team runs flash sales that train customers to wait for discounts, delivering temporary revenue spikes but permanent margin erosion...

“There’s No Way This Can Last: Surf and Outdoor Industry on Trump Tariffs” by Tiffany Montgomery and Kate Robinson via Shop Eat Surf X Outdoor

by admin | Apr 4, 2025 | Industry, News, Opinion, Predictions, Retail Economy

Stocks tanked, a major U.S. bank upped its risk of a recession to 60%, and brand executives scrambled Thursday to come up with a plan to respond to the severe tariffs announced Wednesday by the Trump administration.  Paul Naude, the CEO of surf and...