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“The Reinvention of Curation” by Paco Underhill via The Robin Report

by admin | Aug 23, 2022 | Brick & Mortar, Retail Strategy

The display greeting you at the doorway is a huge geode of crystal amethyst; the asking price is $2000. Behind it is a mannequin wearing an American Museum of Natural History T-shirt. Even for a museum store, the amethyst was impressive. “How many blocks have you...

“A 5-Point Road Map To Compete With Amazon” by Bob Phibbs via the Retail Doctor Blog

by admin | Aug 22, 2022 | Brick & Mortar, News, Retail Strategy

Levi’s made headlines when its stock gained 32% on its first day of trading. While Levi’s sales and profits are still growing, they didn’t come by accident. For years Levi’s brand foundered as competitors chipped away at one of...

“Technological Inventions That Shaped the History of Retail” by Bobby Marmahat via Total Retail

by admin | Aug 19, 2022 | Brick & Mortar, Retail History, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies

Brick-and-mortar retail is in a technology boom. While innovations like self-checkout, mobile apps, and digital kiosks were already popping up in stores, the pandemic only accelerated the adoption of new technologies to connect with customers and keep them safe....

“Retail Check In: Ron Jon Surf Shop” by Tiffany Montgomery via Shop Eat Surf (Executive Edition)

by admin | Aug 15, 2022 | Brick & Mortar, Community, Distinguished Retail Members, Industry, News, Retail History, Surf, Tourism

Ron Jon Surf Shop at Disney Springs in Orlando, Florida – SES file photo By Tiffany Montgomery | Published Aug 2022 We speak to Ron Jon Surf Shop President Michele Goodwin, who provides very interesting details about sales and brand trends at the important...

“Employee Perks: Are You Giving Too Many or Not Enough?” by Bob Phibbs via The Retail Doctor Blog

by admin | Aug 14, 2022 | Brick & Mortar, HR, Retail Strategy

Are you guilty of giving your employees too many perks? Or, are you not giving them enough? I read about a Canadian candy company looking for a Chief Candy Officer. The benefits? For a salary of up to $100,000, they get to taste 3,500 products every month. The...

“Is 2022 Back-to-School Back to Normal?” by Warren Shoulberg via The Robin Report

by admin | Aug 13, 2022 | Brick & Mortar, Predictions, Retail Strategy

It may seem like only yesterday that you heard kids singing, “No more pencils, no more books…” but here we are again deep into the 2022 Back-to-School season for retailers who supply all the stuff students need (and maybe don’t need) for their return to classes. And...