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by admin | Jan 24, 2023 | Community, Industry, News, Public Health, Skateboard
Jake Phelps skates a halfpipe at the Hunters Point ramp in San Francisco in 1986. | Courtesy Thrasher Magazine When it was reported that San Francisco skateboarding legend Jake Phelps died peacefully in his Bayview home on March 19, 2019, the legions of global...
by admin | Jan 23, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, HR, Resources, Retail Strategy
Most CEOs, owners, and managers of retail stores understand that employee training is a key factor in improving customer service, increasing sales, and reducing turnover. Unfortunately, many retailers are still reluctant to invest the time and resources needed to...
by admin | Jan 21, 2023 | Accounting and Business Services, Point of Sale, Resources, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies, Social Media
Globalization has caused changes in how nations, people, and especially businesses interact. A tremendous unconstant shift is happening in the retail market, resulting in the formation of smart retail. Companies, because of technology, are turning digital, automated,...
by admin | Jan 20, 2023 | E-Commerce, Internet, Retail Crime, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies
Credit: Getty Images by Brian A. Jackson While the rapid rise of e-commerce has generated additional revenue for many retailers, it’s also brought additional challenges. The increased fraud risk and merchant liability for online transactions create a cautious...
by admin | Jan 19, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Corona Virus, Industry, News, Predictions, Retail Economy
Brandon Bell via Getty Images During a press briefing during NRF’s Big Show, experts indicated that earlier cash reserves are dwindling, while consumer savviness remains on the rise. NEW YORK — Consumer behavior will remain difficult to map out in 2023, but the...
by admin | Jan 17, 2023 | m-commerce, Retail Technologies, Social Commerce, Social Media
Ivy Liu Every downturn is good for someone. Take TikTok, for instance. Even as marketers continue to scrape dollars back wherever they can, whether that be from TV or Facebook, they can’t stop pouring money into the short-form video app. And that’s despite some...
by admin | Jan 16, 2023 | Awards, Competitions, News, Wake Skate, Wakeboard
The 2022 Wake Awards are coming! The best riders of 2022 will be honored and awarded for their accomplishments during a special two week-long presentation beginning in January 2023. Starting on January 16, we’ll release the finalists in several categories each day!...
by admin | Jan 15, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, HR, Resources, Retail Strategy
What retail manager skills does your store need to succeed? Managers need a host of interpersonal skills to execute a management plan and help retail stores boost sales. One thing that can compromise a store is that most retailers promote from within, and while that...
by admin | Jan 14, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Service, Returns
Photo: Getty Images/Radiokukka Tempe Marketplace and Desert Ridge Marketplace in Phoenix on Jan. 12 will become the first outdoor shopping centers in Arizona to allow shoppers to drink alcohol as they shop. Vestar, the owner of both centers, had argued that malls need...
by admin | Jan 13, 2023 | E-Commerce, Industry, m-commerce, News, Resources, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies, Social Commerce, Social Media
Permission granted by Meta Dive Brief: Changing the way consumers access commerce on its app, Meta-owned Instagram will remove its Shop tab from the homepage navigation bar in February, according to a post on the company’s support site. A Meta spokesperson...
