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“Rest in Peace, Patti McGee: A True Skateboarding Icon (1945-2024)” by Brian Blakely via Transworld Skateboarding plus Skateboarding Hall of Fame archive chronicling the life and impact of this tremendous skateboarding legend

by admin | Oct 20, 2024 | Community, Legends, News, Rest In Peace, Skateboard, Surf

The skateboarding world is heartbroken by the news of legendary Patti McGee’s passing on October 17, 2024. An icon, an innovator, a skateboarder, and a straight-up badass, Patti’s influence on skateboarding will live on forever.  All of skateboarding felt...

“Experiences bring shoppers in-store. How can retailers stand out?” by Bryan Wassel via Retail Dive

by admin | Oct 18, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Community, Customer Experience, Opinion, Retail Strategy

SDI Productions via Getty Images A majority of consumers visit stores for the experience, according to a Ryder survey. The kind of experience they want can differ, from picking up orders to seeking associate advice. Dive Brief: Shoppers, particularly younger ones,...

“Why Next Gens Buy During Times of Cautious Spending” by Jasmine Glasheen via The Robin Report

by admin | Oct 16, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Consumer Behavior, Customer Experience, News

If you haven’t been bombarded by statistics about next-gen cautious shopping behavior lately, then you’re probably in a news blackout orbiting around our planet on SpaceX alongside its overlord, Elon. The statistics are everywhere. What isn’t reported, however, is a...

“2024 SURFER Big Wave Challenge Women’s Surfer of the Year Nominees and more” by August Howell via Surfer Magazine

by admin | Oct 14, 2024 | Community, Competitions, News, Predictions, Surf

Shipstern Bluff barrels, Puerto Escondido tubes and paddling Nazaré’s notorious right. These were the moments that earned Laura Enever, Katie McConnell and Bianca Valenti nominations for the 2024 SURFER Big Wave Challenge Women’s Surfer of the Year. You can find out...

“Gen AI and the Top Fraud Trends Retailers Can’t Ignore This Holiday Season” by James Bruni via Total Retail

by admin | Oct 12, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence / CHAT GPT, E-Commerce, Holiday, Internet, m-commerce, News, Retail Crime

Credit: iStock.com by iStock.com As retailers leverage online shopping options for busy customers this holiday season, they’re finding that industry-wide, sales are up (and continuing to rise), and the industry is expected to exceed $6 trillion in sales this...