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by admin | May 2, 2024 | Industry, News, Product Reviews, Surf
Smooth, drawn-out rails? Nah. Koa Smith and Matt Parker are creating something entirely different. Photo: Album Surfboards Hawaiian free-surfer teams up with Album Surfboards creator for an innovative, uncanny new shape. Sir Isaac Newton, so the story goes, was...
by admin | Apr 28, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Experience, Interviews, News, Resources, Retail History, Retail Strategy, Small Business
I have some amazing people I want you to meet and hear their advice for small business owners, but first, while researching this important celebration, I have to take a step back in time to where it all began. When did Small Business Week Start? President John F....
by admin | Apr 26, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence / CHAT GPT, Brick & Mortar, Data Driven Performance, E-Commerce, Retail Technologies
Credit: Getty Images by Krongkaew Like every industry, retail is experiencing an artificial intelligence boom — and like other industries that operate with such small profit margins, any competitive edge is not only welcome but necessary to survive. AI offers benefits...
by admin | Apr 24, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Experience, Footwear, Merchandising, News, Retail Strategy
Foot Locker’s first store of the future in Wayne, New Jersey. The company will soon open other locations in Paris, Melbourne, Australia, and Delhi, India. Courtesy of Foot Locker, Inc. Chief Commercial Officer Frank Bracken told Retail Dive the new concept fixes some...
by admin | Apr 20, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Experience, Customer Service, HR, News, Resources, Retail Strategy, Staffing
The art of selling is deeply intertwined with the art of human connection. As a retail speaker and trainer with over 30 years of experience, I’ve seen firsthand how the most memorable shopping experiences are those that spark a sense of joy and connection...
by admin | Apr 18, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, News, Predictions, Retail Economy
Photo Illustration: Shaun Lucas/Industry Dive; Getty Images The department’s Census Bureau tracks estimates each month. Retail Dive provides the numbers for key segments, and their year-over-year progress, or decline. Editor’s Note: Comparisons for individual segments...
by admin | Apr 12, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence / CHAT GPT, Brick & Mortar, HR, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies
Credit: Getty Images by Hinterhaus Productions I know you’re probably wondering if this article will be a blast on artificial intelligence based on the headline. You’ve come to the wrong place if you’re looking for that. As you’ve probably witnessed, it seems...
by admin | Apr 6, 2024 | Film Review, Opinion, Surf
The definitive list of Hollywood’s only successful drops from the only man qualified to make it. From Beach Blanket Bingo to Blue Juice, they just don’t seem to get it. The list of laughable missteps has come to occupy our daily...
by admin | Mar 27, 2024 | Awards, BRA Community Partners, Community, Educational Opportunity, News
Scholarships for skateboarders by skateboarders A fresh 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization called The College Skateboarding Education Association CSEF, is gearing up to give over $50,000 in scholarships to skateboarders, and their application just opened! CSEF’s mission...
by admin | Mar 25, 2024 | Community, News, Wake Skate, Wake Surf, Wakeboard, Women's Market
Empowerment and building confidence are the foundations of MasterCraft’s Let Her Rip powered by Progressive. Courtesy MasterCraft Female-focused campaign empowers women and inspires boating confidence; includes mentorship from MasterCraft athletes Meagan Ethell,...
