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“REI cuts 275 employees in store operations overhaul” by Cara Salpini via Retail Dive

by admin | Oct 18, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, HR, Industry, News, Outdoor, Retail Economy

A brick REI storefront. The outdoor retailer said its operating model is more than a decade old and no longer supports its employees. Daphne Howland/Retail Dive Dive Brief: REI is laying off about 275 people in “lead” roles in stores as it shifts its store...

“5 Ways How To Sell More By Talking Less” by Bob Phibbs via The Retail Doctor Blog

by admin | Oct 1, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Service, HR, Resources, Sales Training

How do you become a good retail sales associate and move visitors from shoppers to customers? In the Broadway musical Hamilton, the character Aaron Burr offers this advice to the fast-talking Alexander Hamilton, “Talk less, smile more.” We’ve all had that friend...

“Are US Retail Workers Calling It Quits?” by Dennis Limmer via Retail Wire

by admin | Sep 27, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Service, HR, News, Retail Crime, Retail Economy, Retail Strategy, Sales Training

According to a recent Bloomberg report, retail employees in the U.S. are “fed up and quitting at record rates.” A McKinsey study from 2022 found that the quit rate for retail and hospitality workers is over 70% higher than the overall U.S. quit rate. “Low...

“How Can Retailers Attract the Digital Generation?” by Jasmine Glasheen via The Robin Report

by admin | Aug 26, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, HR, Retail Strategy

When did a career in retail become so unappealing for young folks? Twenty years ago, a position in frontline retail was one of the best jobs a young person could hope to get. Yet today, a staggering 87 percent of retail leaders are worried about talent...

“The Dirty Truth: 7 Hidden Reasons Behind Poor Retail Store Cleanliness” by Bob Phibbs via The Retail Doctor Blog

by admin | Aug 20, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Experience, HR, News, Retail Strategy

Despite tens of thousands of viral TikTok #CleanTok videos, many retailers still show a psychological barrier toward cleaning or requiring their staff to maintain the cleanliness of their store. Yet retail stores are the face of a brand, where customers interact...

“Halt! 10 Ways of Mastering the Art of Getting Your Retail Employees to Listen” by Bob Phibbs via The Retail Doctor Blog

by admin | May 16, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Service, Educational Opportunity, HR, News, Resources, Retail Strategy, Sales Training

Honing your listening skills can significantly impact the success of your store.As a trained conductor, I’ve learned the importance of attentive listening, focusing on each individual part and questioning whether what I hear aligns with what’s written on...