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“7 Ways How To Grow Your Retail Sales The Week After Christmas” by Bob Phibbs via The Retail Doctor Blog

by admin | Dec 27, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Clearance Sales / Discounting, Holiday, News, Retail Strategy

1. Greeting Customers Greet at the Door: Have someone greet people when they enter your retail store to tell them what is on sale with, “Good morning. The whole store is 20 percent off.” You want to interrupt them before they get to the counter...

“Nike CEO: Wholesale partners ‘feel we’ve turned our back on them’” by Cara Salpini via Retail Dive

by admin | Dec 23, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Community, DTC, Footwear, Holiday, News, Shoe Market

A Nike store at The Grove shopping center in Los Angeles. CEO Elliott Hill said he traveled extensively in his first two months in the role to get a sense of the retailer’s operations. Cara Salpini/Retail Dive Elliott Hill, who just took over the top spot in October,...

“3 Ways Retailers Can Capitalize on Holiday Sales” by Amber Hovious via Total Retail

by admin | Dec 11, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Experience, Customer Loyalty, Customer Service, Data Driven Performance, Holiday, Omnichannel, Resources, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies

Credit: Getty Images by zeljkosantrac It’s that time of the year when sales take on new horizons and retailers have the opportunity to capitalize on fresh consumer enthusiasm during the holiday season. The festive period is here, and retailers must prepare and refine...

“Winners and losers of Black Friday 2024” by Daphne Howland via Retail Dive

by admin | Dec 1, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Clearance Sales / Discounting, E-Commerce, Holiday, News, Predictions, Retail Economy, Statistics

A worker stands inside an apparel store at the American Dream Mall on Friday. Sister mega-center Mall of America said that more than 13,000 shoppers came through the doors in the first hour it was open on Black Friday. Kena Betancur via Getty Images With deals all...

“Gen AI and the Top Fraud Trends Retailers Can’t Ignore This Holiday Season” by James Bruni via Total Retail

by admin | Oct 12, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence / CHAT GPT, E-Commerce, Holiday, Internet, m-commerce, News, Retail Crime

Credit: iStock.com by iStock.com As retailers leverage online shopping options for busy customers this holiday season, they’re finding that industry-wide, sales are up (and continuing to rise), and the industry is expected to exceed $6 trillion in sales this...

“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...