by admin | Nov 5, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Experience, Opinion, Resources, Retail Strategy, Sales Training
Have you ever walked into a retail store and thought, “Yikes, I hope my shop doesn’t look like this?” We’ve all been there. Store owners sometimes get so caught up in day-to-day operations that they overlook things that are probably less...
by admin | Oct 30, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Community, Customer Experience, Event Planning, News, Retail Economy, Retail Strategy, Story Telling
Longfellow Books in Portland, Maine, is one of about 15 independent bookstores in the area. It has remained family-owned for almost 25 years, about how long Amazon has been in the bookselling business. Daphne Howland/Retail Dive There may be nothing that Amazon...
by Doug Works | Oct 24, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Experience, Customer Service, HR, Resources, Sales Training, Staffing
The Importance of Employee Engagement According to Axonify’s 2024 seasonal hiring survey, almost 60 percent of retail managers state that the quality of applicants this year regarding skill set, professionalism, and job-related experience is much lower than...
by admin | Oct 18, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Community, Customer Experience, Opinion, Retail Strategy
SDI Productions via Getty Images A majority of consumers visit stores for the experience, according to a Ryder survey. The kind of experience they want can differ, from picking up orders to seeking associate advice. Dive Brief: Shoppers, particularly younger ones,...
by admin | Oct 16, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Consumer Behavior, Customer Experience, News
If you haven’t been bombarded by statistics about next-gen cautious shopping behavior lately, then you’re probably in a news blackout orbiting around our planet on SpaceX alongside its overlord, Elon. The statistics are everywhere. What isn’t reported, however, is a...
by admin | Oct 8, 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...