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“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...

“CSEF Awards $90,000 in College Scholarships to 35 Skateboarders” via Press Release on Shop Eat Surf

by admin | Oct 4, 2024 | Awards, BRA Community Partners, Community, News, Resources, Skateboard

PRESS RELEASES | Published Oct 3, 2024 The College Skateboarding Educational Foundation (CSEF) has officially awarded $90,000 in college scholarships to 35 skateboarders studying in the U.S. in this year’s scholarship class. While skateboarders pursuing college...

“Paul Kobriger—Skateboard Lifer, Artist, and Sixes and Sevens (BRA Retail Member) Shop Owner” by Blair Alley via TWS

by admin | Oct 2, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Community, Customer Experience, News, Skate Art, Skateboard, Small Business

Screen shot from YouTube video New episode of CORE shows the talent and dedication of one of skateboarding’s most dedicated skateshop owners You ought to know Paul Kobriger from his many years of working in the skateboard industry. From TransWorld to...

“Outdoor Retailer To Move to One June Show Per Year” by Tiffany Montgomery via The Daily & ShopEatSurf.com

by admin | Sep 28, 2024 | Community, Industry, News, Outdoor, Trade Shows

Photo by Keith Fearnow, courtesy of Outdoor Retailer. Outdoor Retailer is announcing some big news today – they are moving to one annual show in June rather than having two shows each year. That means OR November 2024 will not stage in a few months. The Daily asked...

“How to Greet Customers in Retail Stores and Keep Them Engaged” by Bob Phibbs via The Retail Doctor Blog

by admin | Sep 26, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Experience, Customer Service, HR, News, Resources, Retail Strategy

The first few seconds of a customer’s visit to a retail store are critical to setting the tone for their entire shopping experience. Too often, store associates miss this opportunity to create a lasting impression because they’re distracted or unsure how to engage....

“Retailers Applaud DOJ Antitrust Suit Over Visa Debit Card Practices” by Joe Keenan via Total Retail

by admin | Sep 24, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Community, Credit Card Processing, Industry, News, Point of Sale

Credit: Getty Images by RUNSTUDIO The National Retail Federation (NRF) welcomed a lawsuit announced Tuesday by the Department of Justice accusing Visa of violating federal antitrust law in its debit card practices but said the card network’s anticompetitive...