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...
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...
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...
by admin | Jun 3, 2024 | Consumer Behavior, Holiday, News, Predictions, Retail Economy
Credit: Getty Images by andresr Father’s Day spending is expected to reach $22.4 billion this year, according to an annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. This is the second...
by admin | May 12, 2024 | Community, Holiday, Legends, News, Philosophy, Political Action, Surf
Shaka from the North Shore. Why wouldn’t Hawaii claim the gesture? In addition to perfect surf and sunshine, Hawaii’s known for the shaka, the hand gesture that symbolizes positive messages like hello, goodbye, shoots, and aloha. It’s evolved from an intrinsic...
by admin | May 10, 2024 | Community, Holiday, Industry, News, Skateboard
Celebrate Mom the right way! Marissa Martinez, owner and founder of Mama Skate, is teaming up with four awesome female-owned skate companies this Mother’s Day to bring all you awesome skate moms an epic giveaway! Whether you skate yourself or are simply...