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“Harnessing the Power of AI for Retail Merchandising” by Reshma Iyer via Total Retail

by admin | Jun 16, 2023 | Customer Experience, E-Commerce, Merchandising, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies

Credit: Getty Images by oatawa A retailer’s ability to create a seamless and relevant experience for their customers ultimately can be the difference between gaining loyalty or falling behind competitors. Today’s customers are looking for faster connections to the...

“BC Owner on Business, Sales Trends and a Move Away from Covid Comparisons” by Kari Hamanaka via Shop Eat Surf

by admin | Apr 19, 2023 | Community, Corona Virus, Industry, Merchandising, News, Retail Economy, Retail History, Retail Strategy, Surf

A quarter of the way into the year and key industry account BC Surf & Sport’s business is chugging along. If the multi-store operator is any barometer of how the overall industry is trending, 2023 could perhaps mean a normalization –  and a new chapter –...

“How to Thrive in an Ever-Evolving Retail Landscape” by Lise Wilson via Total Retail plus intro to outstanding window graphics vendor who is providing a very special discount for BRA Retail Members

by admin | Apr 5, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Merchandising, Retail Economy, Retail Strategy

Credit: Getty Images by Hitoshi Yamada The retail industry has undergone a dramatic transformation in the face of factors such as Amazon.com’s dominance and an uncertain post-pandemic landscape. To stay successful, retailers have had to adapt their stores...

“How To Visual Merchandise And Create Killer Retail Display Windows” by Bob Phibbs via Retail Doctor Blog plus intro to outstanding window graphics vendor who is providing a very special discount for BRA Retail Members

by admin | Feb 13, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Community, Merchandising, Resources, Retail Strategy

Visual Merchandising is something many retailers feel challenged by. What to put in the store window? What to put with it? How much to put in the window? These are great questions to ask yourself. After all, your window is your brand. It’s a physical...

“How to Stop Serial Returns From Damaging the Bottom Line” by Nathan Smith via Total Retail

by admin | Dec 18, 2022 | Brick & Mortar, E-Commerce, Merchandising, Resources, Retail Crime, Retail Technologies, Returns

Credit: iStock.com by Emilija Manevska You want your retail business to be regarded for exceptional customer service and products. Reputation is important, and retailers will go the extra mile to ensure loyal customers are happy. Sometimes these concessions,...

How to Effectively Communicate the Big Ideas That Set Your Business Apart From Other Brands This Holiday Season by Christena Garduno via Total Retail

by admin | Nov 5, 2022 | Holiday, Merchandising, Resources, Retail Strategy

Credit: iStock.com by Kseniya Ovchinnikova With unprecedented global economic challenges, retailers should dedicate their efforts and resources to what they can control during the upcoming holiday season. In the previous year, the retail sector achieved a 16 percent...