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“5 Key Trends to Watch in Modern Retailing” by Nick Gurney via Total Retail

by admin | Sep 6, 2022 | Brick & Mortar, Community, E-Commerce, m-commerce, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies, Social Commerce, Social Media

Credit: iStock.com by Tzido The shift from physical to digital retail was well underway before the pandemic hit, but the closure of physical locations has accelerated the trend. This has exposed a weakness in sales for many retailers that have been slow to adapt to...

“5 Ways to Make Your Store a Place Employees Love” by Bob Phibbs via The Retail Doctor Blog

by admin | Aug 28, 2022 | Brick & Mortar, HR, Retail Strategy

If you’re like most retailers, you’re always looking for ways to improve your employees’ satisfaction levels and keep them motivated. After all, a satisfied employee is more likely to provide better customer service.And frankly, only feeling great...

“U.S. retailers slash clothing prices as shoppers cut purchases” by Arriana McLymore via Reuters

by admin | Aug 27, 2022 | Brick & Mortar, News, Retail Economy, Retail Strategy

A Victoria’s Secret store is pictured in Liverpool, Britain. REUTERS/Molly Darlington/File Photo NEW YORK, Aug 25 (Reuters) – Inflation-weary U.S. shoppers have been skimping on clothing purchases, prompting retailers to slash prices to clear inventory off...

“Transactional reward programs are easy, but do they build customer loyalty?” by Tara Kirkpatrick via Retail Wire

by admin | Aug 25, 2022 | Brick & Mortar, Community, Customer Loyalty, Debate, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies

Another day, another retail loyalty program launch. Bath & Body Works earlier this week debuted its “new” rewards program, which was soft-launched in July after it began testing in March. Bath & Body Works joins a slew of retailers and brands,...

“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...