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“Retail Team Rewards (Hint: It’s Not Just Money)” by Bob Phibbs via The Retail Doctor Blog

by admin | Jul 30, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, HR, Resources, Retail Strategy

Retail managers must find effective ways to motivate teams and celebrate their successes to maintain high performance and meet sales goals. Only when you can answer an associate’s internal question, “What’s in it for me?” can you move the...

“SVP Spotlight – 4 Strategies to Find the Right Hire plus 40% off job postings for BRA Retail Members” by Doug Works (BRA Executive Director)

by admin | Jul 24, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, HR, Resources, Retail Strategy

Hiring in retail is tricky. As a result, the good people behind Outdoor Industry Jobs are often asked about best practices for getting good candidates, and they wanted me to share the following 4 possible strategies to help find and hire top talent: Brag.  A...

“7 Ways to Upgrade Your Retail Store Without Moving” by Bob Phibbs via The Retail Doctor Blog

by admin | Jul 17, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Commercial Real Estate, Merchandising, News, Point of Sale, Resources, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies

I’ve seen a common misconception in my experience with retail transformations, including recent showroom makeovers with an outdoor power equipment store, a window fashions retailer, and a beverage store chain. Retailers often think they need a complete...

“AI in the Aisles: 3 Easy Ways Brick-and-Mortar Retailers Can Increase Profitability Now” by via Total Retail

by admin | Jul 9, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence / CHAT GPT, Brick & Mortar, Customer Experience, Industry, News, Retail Technologies

Credit: Getty Images by bluecinema Consumers accustomed to the autonomy of online shopping are often disappointed when they walk into physical stores, only to find that a retailer hasn’t updated its store experience to match new digital-inspired shopping habits....

“How Retailers Have Been Lured Onto the E-Commerce Battlefield” by Michael Provenzano via Total Retail

by admin | Jul 5, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Experience, Digital Advertising, News, Opinion, Retail Technologies

Credit: Getty Images by Hinterhaus Productions Amazon.com has been successful with many unusual strategies over the years, but one of the company’s most recent wins has been convincing retailers to undervalue their physical assets and focus on trying to compete in the...

“Summer Action Steps That Prep Retailers for a Holiday Blizzard of Sales” by Bob Phibbs via the Retail Doctor Blog

by admin | Jul 3, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Community, Holiday, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Resources, Retail Strategy, Sales Training, Story Telling

Christmas in July. We’ve all heard the phrase as a marketing slogan, but Planning Ahead for Successful Holidays is a better concept. By strategizing early, you can ensure your store is prepared to meet customer demands, optimize inventory, and create memorable...