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by admin | Nov 13, 2023 | Holiday, News, Retail Economy, Retail Strategy
This shopping season isn’t likely to be like last year, or the year before, or the year before that, experts say. Holiday shoppers in Boston’s Downtown Crossing shopping district. This season retailers will be contending with yet another new set of...
by admin | Nov 11, 2023 | Foiling, Industry, Legends, Product Reviews, Surf
Mr. Adam Bennetts making small waves more fun. “Ithink surfing will always have its core place and roots in the art of riding waves,” Adam Bennetts told The Inertia recently, “But foiling will provide the future of surfing to some degree.” Bennetts has...
by admin | Nov 9, 2023 | E-Commerce, Resources, Retail Technologies, Social Commerce, Social Media
Social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram are making strides with online shopping as new features become available. For example, TikTok Shop provides consumers easy access to purchase products directly through the application. As we head into the holiday...
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...
by admin | Oct 16, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, E-Commerce, Resources, Retail Strategy, Shipping
Credit: Getty Images by asbe All of us are familiar with the phrase, “Nothing in life is free,” (including lunch), but this sentiment truly resonates when examining the intricacies of free shipping in e-commerce. What if we changed the script on free...
by admin | Oct 12, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, News, Trade Shows
Surf Expo, the premier watersports and coastal lifestyle tradeshow wrapped up its summer show at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. With more than 730 exhibiting brands participating, the event served as the industry launchpad for retailers to discover...
