by admin | Dec 16, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Community, Customer Service, Holiday, Merchandising, Opinion, Retail Strategy
As a retailer, I loved the day before Christmas Eve. All the planners had purchased, and the after-Christmas sales had begun. The guys were now considering going shopping… Historically, on Christmas Eve, the crowds gradually thin out, and you begin to notice...
by admin | Dec 14, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Community, Industry, News, Surf
Billy Meistrell, from Dive N’ Surf, is featured in Martha’s documentary series “Surf Shop Stories.” Courtesy of Martha PRESS RELEASES | Published Dec 13, 2023 In a bid to amplify the heartbeat of retail and celebrate the essence of...
by admin | Dec 12, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Community, News, Skateboard
The Dead Air guys are back with another great podcast keeping it strictly skateshop owners in their current season. Trevor and CB who own Seasons skateshop up in Albany, New York sit down for some conversation and history of their storied shop. Check out the podcast...
by admin | Dec 8, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, E-Commerce, News, Retail Technologies, Returns
Image courtesy of Uber The new service grows Uber’s reach beyond the delivery and rideshare service’s current retail partners. This week, Uber announced a series of new features to deliver convenience and a little holiday spirit to its consumers. The rideshare and...
by admin | Dec 2, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Community, Customer Experience, News, Retail Strategy
Just like people quickly decide if they like a stranger by the look of their clothes, when it comes to retail storefronts, first impressions also happen in seconds. The window displays are your brand’s clothes. Those displays’ visual impact on your...
by admin | Nov 23, 2023 | Apparel /Fashion, Brick & Mortar, Holiday, News, Predictions, Retail Economy, Retail Strategy
PHOTO BY PARKER BURCHFIELD ON UNSPLASH In the past year, apparel retailers such as Gap Inc. and Urban Outfitters battled an inventory surplus, forcing them to heavily discount items. This summer, they reported smoother sales, considerably reducing the need for...