by admin | Oct 29, 2023 | Customer Experience, Customer Service, HR, Resources, Retail Strategy, Sales Training
Retail stores face a challenge from within. Younger sales associates often team up on tasks that could be done individually. This teamwork has benefits, but it can distract from engaging customers. When staff focus too much on tasks, they might miss selling chances,...
by admin | Oct 25, 2023 | Competitions, Event Planning, Industry, News, Olympics, Skateboard
“$20 million dollars: Rob dove into the data stack to analyze a decade of prize money earnings in skateboarding and how it evolved from women earning just 8% and Japan earning 0% way back in 2015. Following, that, we’ve got highlights from The Boardr Global...
by admin | Oct 24, 2023 | Apparel /Fashion, Brick & Mortar, Clearance Sales / Discounting, Footwear, Holiday, News
Credit: Getty Images by Dicraftsman Retailers, particularly those in high throughput categories like footwear and apparel, are still feeling the effects of the inventory glut that started in 2022. The issue is so severe for some brands that the tactics being used to...
by admin | Oct 23, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Event Planning, Holiday, News, Resources, Retail Economy, Retail Strategy
Retailers face intense competition during the holidays. How can you prepare for the holidays with your crew? The key is to start early. This guide offers holiday retail sales strategies to optimize your store’s performance. Preparing brick-and-mortar stores for...
by admin | Oct 18, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, HR, Industry, News, Outdoor, Retail Economy
A brick REI storefront. The outdoor retailer said its operating model is more than a decade old and no longer supports its employees. Daphne Howland/Retail Dive Dive Brief: REI is laying off about 275 people in “lead” roles in stores as it shifts its store...
