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by admin | Sep 24, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Community, Credit Card Processing, Industry, News, Point of Sale
Credit: Getty Images by RUNSTUDIO The National Retail Federation (NRF) welcomed a lawsuit announced Tuesday by the Department of Justice accusing Visa of violating federal antitrust law in its debit card practices but said the card network’s anticompetitive...
by admin | Sep 20, 2024 | Apparel /Fashion, News, Private Label, Resources, Shipping, SUP, Surf
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by admin | Sep 16, 2024 | Footwear, Industry, News, Retail Economy, Shoe Market
Drake hosting the 2022 Nike Maxim Award Show at JDI Day in Beaverton, Ore. CREDIT: Courtesy of Nike Nike Inc. will not be celebrating its annual “Just Do It” Day, an employee-focused celebration on its Beaverton, Ore. campus, in the same way this year as in years...
by admin | Sep 14, 2024 | Community, Competitions, News, Olympics, Surf
Ever since Caity Simmers burst on to the scene with an ISA Junior gold medal in 2018, it was clear that she was destined for greatness. Her flow, commitment, style, and demeanor (reminiscent of John John and Dane, many pundits said) were lightyears beyond...
by admin | Sep 7, 2024 | BRA Community Partners, Brick & Mortar, Community, Customer Experience, Industry, News, Opinion, Skateboard
One thing that is certain is the uncertainty of our shared history, especially in the online age. Like a scar or a gaudy gold ring, the past only exists if we carry it with us and show it to everyone we can. There have always been those who’d rather not, instead,...
by admin | Sep 5, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Opinion, Resources, Retail Strategy
Have you ever walked into a retail store and thought, “Yikes, I hope my shop doesn’t look like this?” We’ve all been there. Store owners sometimes get so caught up in day-to-day operations that they overlook things that are probably less...
by admin | Sep 1, 2024 | HR, Resources, Retail Strategy, Sales Training, Staffing
High turnover rates and staffing challenges have long characterized the retail industry. In 2023, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) found the average rate of retail employee turnover to be around 60 percent in the U.S. — far exceeding the national average by a...
by admin | Aug 28, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Opinion, Resources, Retail Strategy
I recently asked my Facebook fans what price they would retail an item for if they purchased it for $50. I had answers ranging from $200 to $83.50 with all kinds of reasoning, like someone trying to be funny: “It depends on if the moon is full or...
by admin | Aug 26, 2024 | Awards, Competitions, Legends, News, Surf
The WSL paid tribute to the GOAT with a heartfelt Kelly Slater career retrospective. Photo: WSL // YouTube It’s hard to overstate Kelly Slater’s dominance in the sport of surfing. He’s won the championship 11 times and holds the distinction of being both the...
by admin | Aug 22, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Experience, News, Retail Crime
In the beginning, when you went into a store, a salesclerk took your order and returned some time later from the back room with your items for purchase. You handed over cash, he wrapped your order, and you went on your way. There were no issues about retail theft or...
