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“Bringing Joy to Retail: The Art of Human Connection in Stores” by Bob Phibbs via The Retail Doctor Blog

by admin | Apr 20, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Experience, Customer Service, HR, News, Resources, Retail Strategy, Staffing

The art of selling is deeply intertwined with the art of human connection. As a retail speaker and trainer with over 30 years of experience, I’ve seen firsthand how the most memorable shopping experiences are those that spark a sense of joy and connection...

“Monthly retail sales from the US Commerce Department – Retail sales in March soar more than 5% beating inflation” by Daphne Howland and Caroline Jensen via Retail Dive

by admin | Apr 18, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, News, Predictions, Retail Economy

Photo Illustration: Shaun Lucas/Industry Dive; Getty Images The department’s Census Bureau tracks estimates each month. Retail Dive provides the numbers for key segments, and their year-over-year progress, or decline. Editor’s Note: Comparisons for individual segments...

“Nonprofit Awarding Over $50,000 in Scholarships to Skateboarders” by Haley Mast via Transworld Skateboarding

by admin | Mar 27, 2024 | Awards, BRA Community Partners, Community, Educational Opportunity, News

Scholarships for skateboarders by skateboarders A fresh 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization called The College Skateboarding Education Association CSEF, is gearing up to give over $50,000 in scholarships to skateboarders, and their application just opened! CSEF’s mission...

“MasterCraft Celebrates International Women’s Day With Fourth Annual ‘Let Her Rip’ Campaign” by Staff via Wakeboarding Mag

by admin | Mar 25, 2024 | Community, News, Wake Skate, Wake Surf, Wakeboard, Women's Market

Empowerment and building confidence are the foundations of MasterCraft’s Let Her Rip powered by Progressive. Courtesy MasterCraft Female-focused campaign empowers women and inspires boating confidence; includes mentorship from MasterCraft athletes Meagan Ethell,...

“Nike Embraces Wholesale Again as It Looks to Improve Results”

by admin | Mar 23, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Footwear, News, Retail Economy, Shoe Market

The Nike Air Max Dn, which launches March 26 in 4,000 doors. Photo courtesy of Nike Inc. Nike executives detail how the company plans to return to bigger growth. Plus, why Converse’s sales dropped double digits. This article is available to Shop Eat Surf Executive...

“Social Media’s Accountability Without Alienating Teens”

by admin | Mar 19, 2024 | News, Social Media

Teen social media users are in for a year of frustrating surprises. That’s because both the U.S. Senate and social media platform founders are facing pressures to make 2024 a year of remediation. YouTube expanded parental controls back in 2021,...