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“Skate Shop Day” happens on Feb. 19th – FAQs & more

by admin | Feb 16, 2020 | Industry, News, Retail Strategy, Skateboard

What is Skate Shop Day? Skate Shop Day, like Record Store Day and Comic Book Store Day, is the day that the skateboard community celebrates our cultural hubs, the foundations of every skate scene, the places that bring skaters together and act as the glue for...

“Never Mind the Internet. Here’s What’s Killing Malls. Yes, the internet has changed the way we shop. But taken together, other factors have caused greater harm to traditional retail stores, an economist says.” by Austan Goolsbee in The New York Times

by admin | Feb 16, 2020 | Industry, Internet, Retail Strategy, Statistics

By Austan Goolsbee  Published Feb. 13, 2020 It has been a tough decade for brick-and-mortar retailers, and matters seem only to be getting worse. Despite a strong consumer economy, physical retailers closed more than 9,000 stores in 2019 — more than the total in 2018,...

“Evo is paving a new kind of future for outdoor retail” by Amelia Arveson via SNEWS

by admin | Feb 13, 2020 | Industry, Retail Strategy

Evo is paving a new kind of future for outdoor retail By investing in real estate, adventures, youth, and its fellow retailers, evo founder Bryce Phillips is building a cohesive and complete adventure community. by AMELIA ARVESEN  FEB 10, 2020 Evo’s story starts like...

Register for free webinar – Retail Outlook: Improve, Engagement, Profit, and Sustainability with Analytics (Feb 25th)

by admin | Feb 13, 2020 | Educational Opportunity, Industry, News, Retail Strategy

As the retail industry rapidly changes, a company’s ability to exceed customer expectations—from browsing experiences to delivery—continues to determine profit and sustainability. Join us for a webcast to learn how successful retailers are using advanced data to...

“SIMA Awards Finalists Announced”

by admin | Feb 11, 2020 | Awards, Industry, News, Surf

Please click on the following link to view this excellent Shop Eat Surf Article: SIMA Awards Finalists Announced Be sure to visit the Shop Eat Surf website to view valuable Industry News and Resourceful Articles regularly via this link: Shop Eat Surf

“Thoughts from Outdoor Retailer / Snow Show” by Jeff Harbaugh

by admin | Feb 7, 2020 | Associate Members, Industry, Retail Strategy, Trade Shows

Thoughts from Outdoor Retailer/Snow Show February 6, 2020 in Market Watch Column, Trade Shows by Jeff Harbaugh The first thing you think when you walk into the show is what an incredibly great idea it was to consolidate The Snow Show with Outdoor Retailer.  The second...