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“How to Sell: Value over Price” by Bob Phibbs via The Retail Doctor Blog

by admin | Apr 14, 2022 | Educational Opportunity, Resources, Retail Strategy

As prices rise and customers become vocal about the difference between what they thought something would cost versus what you offer, it is important to sell value over price. When I was a college senior majoring in conducting, my final project was to perform a...

“Key trends that will help retailers respond to growing consumer confidence” by Terry Clark via Retail Focus

by admin | Apr 1, 2022 | E-Commerce, Educational Opportunity, News, Resources, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies

Keeping pace with consumer trends and changing behaviours is key to the success of retail operations, particularly when managing the impact of current global events on supply chains to ensure they’re able to consistently meet demand.  According to the latest CBI...

“Introduction to Jeff Plattman, CPA, Partner in CohnReznick LLP’s Consumer Industry Practice” plus announcement of special BRA Retail Member offer by Doug Works, BRA Executive Director

by admin | Mar 31, 2022 | Accounting and Business Services, Associate Members, Educational Opportunity, News, Resources, Retail Strategy

CohnReznick recently became a BRA Supporting Vendor Partner. Jeff, can you tell us a little bit about your background and CohnReznick? I am a partner in CohnReznick’s Consumer Industry Practice and have worked at the firm for over 30 years. I provide accounting,...

“We’re [Outdoor Retailer] Moving Back to Salt Lake City” by Marisa Nichols and Jeff Davis via OutdoorRetailer.com News plus opportunity to be considered for OR SLC Lodging Scholarships

by admin | Mar 24, 2022 | Community, Educational Opportunity, Industry, News, Outdoor, Resources, Snowboard, Trade Shows

Since 1982, Outdoor Retailer has brought the outdoor industry together for commerce, to share ideas, and to provide an experience that has grown into more than a trade show. Our community has become family, and for the past five years we’ve held our biannual...

“SHOP TALK AT NJ SKATE SHOP IN JERSEY CITY” by via JENKEM MAG

by admin | Mar 8, 2022 | Distinguished Retail Members, Educational Opportunity, Skateboard

We’re back with another episode of Shop Talk! After hearing from some young New Yorkers, and some obvious New York transplants, we figured that if we wanted to continue to hear from the everyday skater we had to leave New York. So we took a trip to the foreign land of...

“Download your free guide, 5 Types of Retail Loyalty Programs That Make Money and Retain Customers” via RetailWire Resources

by admin | Feb 2, 2022 | Educational Opportunity, Resources, Retail Strategy

5 Types of Retail Loyalty Programs: How to Make Money and Retain Customers Download the Free Guide Customer loyalty has never been more important for independent retailers. Throughout the last two years, effective loyalty programs helped many businesses stay in touch...