by admin | Sep 12, 2024 | BRA Community Partners, Community, Customer Experience, Customer Loyalty, Industry
How to Start a Fundraising Program and Make a Difference | Credit: Getty Images by Peter Dazeley In today’s world, retail companies are faced with intense competition and are constantly seeking ways to differentiate themselves from their competitors. One...
by admin | Sep 7, 2024 | BRA Community Partners, Brick & Mortar, Community, Customer Experience, Industry, News, Opinion, Skateboard
One thing that is certain is the uncertainty of our shared history, especially in the online age. Like a scar or a gaudy gold ring, the past only exists if we carry it with us and show it to everyone we can. There have always been those who’d rather not, instead,...
by admin | Aug 10, 2024 | Community, News, Surf
The town of Lahaina, one year after a wildfire tore through it. Photo: YouTube//Screenshot In the first weeks of August, 2023, fires broke out on the island of Maui. It was clear very quickly that they would be bad, and bad they were. By August 8, officials...
by admin | Aug 2, 2024 | Community, Industry, News, Opinion, Retail Strategy, Skateboard, Skateboard Film Review
MOVIE INFO A group of skaters unite to save their local skateshop. Genre: Comedy Original Language: English Director: Ryan Peimer, Sarah Tang, Zack Whyel Producer: Curt Braden, Jerod Jacobs, Sarah Tang Writer: Zack Whyel...
by admin | Jul 15, 2024 | Community, News, Shoe Market, Snowboard
Clockwise from top left: Sole Tech Founder Pierre André Senizergues; head of marketing Don Brown; Pierre with former longtime Sole Tech exec Yasemin Oktay Hume. Far left photo courtesy of Sole Tech; others, SES file photos. Sole Technology has been an important part...
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...