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“How to Create One Connected System for your Retail Store” by RICS Software (BRA Supporting Vendor Partner)

by admin | Nov 5, 2021 | Associate Members, E-Commerce, Point of Sale, Resources, Retail Strategy

As businesses grow, the importance of system integration grows with it. Without it, you lose time and money. System integration is connecting software applications allowing them to talk to each other and act as one coordinated platform. Top retailers have found ways...

“4 Ways to Power Touchless Retail with Text Messaging” by Podium (BRA Supporting Vendor Partner)

by admin | Oct 25, 2021 | Associate Members, Educational Opportunity, Retail Strategy

Companies from Amazon to Zoom are rethinking their customer experience in the post-COVID era. See how innovative retailers are responding with text-based messaging, touchless payments, and more. COVID-19 has completely transformed consumer behavior. 85% of...

“Why Inventory Management Matters” by RICS Software (BRA Supporting Vendor Partner)

by admin | Sep 2, 2021 | Associate Members, Point of Sale, Resources, Retail Strategy

It’s not easy to keep inventory in line. You analyze sales trends to make decisions. You review margins, sell-thru, and return on investment to evaluate profitability. You create buy plans, propose reorders and cancellations, and you suggest markdowns. All this just...

“Exciting New Rx Benefits Added To BRA LIG Association Health Program” via BRA Supporting Vendor Partner LIG Solutions

by admin | Aug 19, 2021 | Associate Members, News, Resources

To the members of Board Retailers Association: We have exciting news to share with you! As you may have heard Board Retailers Association has partnered with LIG Solutions to bring our members comprehensive and affordable health coverage solutions that are designed for...

“Best Cross Selling and Upselling in Retail Tips (including instructional video)” by Bob Phibbs (The Retail Doctor)

by admin | Aug 13, 2021 | Associate Members, Educational Opportunity, Resources, Retail Strategy

Cross selling and upselling in retail are the foundation of raising the average ticket. Cross selling in retail is the art of suggesting additional, complementary products to someone who has already decided on a purchase. Here’s one of my examples of...

“Outdoor Sports Insurance Highlights the Necessity for Board Retailers to Consider Network Security” via OSI (BRA Supporting Vendor Partner)

by admin | Jul 15, 2021 | Associate Members, Resources

For years, Network Security Insurance (commonly referred to as Cyber Liability Coverage) waswidely regarded as a boutique coverage needed only by large corporations who store andprocess large volumes of consumer credit card information. In the later part of the last...