Below you will find helpful and relevant articles that we carefully curate for the benefit of our B.R.A. Retail Members almost every day. Be sure to scroll through the most recent article or use the Search/Lookup feature to find topics and keywords related to articles that may help you to lower costs, increase margins or create more remarkable customer experiences.

“Top 10 tips when preparing for a transaction” by Sharon Bromberg and Daniel Teoh of of BRA Supporting Vendor Partner CohnReznick plus access to relevant and helpful CR / M1 collaborative on-demand webinar

by admin | Feb 15, 2023 | Accounting and Business Services, Associate Members, Brick & Mortar, Resources, Retail Strategy

In our experience as diligence providers and financial advisors seated on each side of the deal, there are too many times we see owners leaving money on the table because they haven’t spent the time and effort necessary to put policies, procedures, and proper...

“How To Visual Merchandise And Create Killer Retail Display Windows” by Bob Phibbs via Retail Doctor Blog plus intro to outstanding window graphics vendor who is providing a very special discount for BRA Retail Members

by admin | Feb 13, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Community, Merchandising, Resources, Retail Strategy

Visual Merchandising is something many retailers feel challenged by. What to put in the store window? What to put with it? How much to put in the window? These are great questions to ask yourself. After all, your window is your brand. It’s a physical...

“9 Tips for Boosting Loyalty Program Success – How To Acquire, Retain, and Engage Your Customers” by ebbo via Napco Research

by admin | Feb 9, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Consumer Behavior, Customer Loyalty, Customer Service, Educational Opportunity, Point of Sale, Resources

A confluence of factors, both internal and external, have led consumers to be less loyal to retailers and brands. Internally, the pressure on merchants to raise prices, lower product quality, or take a public stance on a divisive social issue, for example, are top...

“How Retailers Can Capitalize on the 5 Types of Shoppers” by Dan Smythe and Cameron Davis via Total Retail

by admin | Feb 8, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Consumer Behavior, Customer Loyalty, Customer Service, Retail Strategy

Credit: Getty Images by Daniel Milchev No two customers are the same, yet they share many of the same goals and behaviors. An insightful, 18-month-long study of critical purchasing patterns discovered that shoppers fall into five categories: the...

“Is it time for retailers to pay their managers OT?” by Tom Ryan via Retail Wire

by admin | Feb 5, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, HR, Retail Strategy

Photo: Getty Images/FG Trade A university study concludes businesses, including many retailers, are increasingly giving workers promotions with “fabricated” managerial titles but no wage upgrade to avoid paying them overtime wages. Researchers from Harvard...

“5 Reasons Why Apathetic Employees Are Risky Business plus Corrective Strategies to address the problem” by Bob Phibbs via The Retail Doctor Blog

by admin | Feb 4, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, HR, Resources, Retail Strategy

An unmotivated employee can be a real headache for any retail store. Worse, instead of helping you build sales, they can lead to sales decreases. Not only are they unproductive, but their lack of enthusiasm rubs off on the rest of your team, leading to decreased...