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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...
by admin | Oct 8, 2024 | BRA Community Partners, Community, Customer Experience, Customer Loyalty, Industry
How to Start a Fundraising Program and Make a Difference | Credit: Getty Images by Peter Dazeley In today’s world, retail companies are faced with intense competition and are constantly seeking ways to differentiate themselves from their competitors. One...
by admin | Oct 4, 2024 | Awards, BRA Community Partners, Community, News, Resources, Skateboard
PRESS RELEASES | Published Oct 3, 2024 The College Skateboarding Educational Foundation (CSEF) has officially awarded $90,000 in college scholarships to 35 skateboarders studying in the U.S. in this year’s scholarship class. While skateboarders pursuing college...
by admin | Oct 2, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Community, Customer Experience, News, Skate Art, Skateboard, Small Business
Screen shot from YouTube video New episode of CORE shows the talent and dedication of one of skateboarding’s most dedicated skateshop owners You ought to know Paul Kobriger from his many years of working in the skateboard industry. From TransWorld to...
by admin | Sep 30, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Community, Customer Experience, Retail Technologies
Image via Freepik Retail businesses stand at the forefront of innovation in our digital age – not just for what they sell but also how they sell. Creating an accessible shopping experience is paramount to embracing diversity and ensuring everyone, regardless of their...
by admin | Sep 28, 2024 | Community, Industry, News, Outdoor, Trade Shows
Photo by Keith Fearnow, courtesy of Outdoor Retailer. Outdoor Retailer is announcing some big news today – they are moving to one annual show in June rather than having two shows each year. That means OR November 2024 will not stage in a few months. The Daily asked...
by admin | Sep 26, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Experience, Customer Service, HR, News, Resources, Retail Strategy
The first few seconds of a customer’s visit to a retail store are critical to setting the tone for their entire shopping experience. Too often, store associates miss this opportunity to create a lasting impression because they’re distracted or unsure how to engage....
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...
