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“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...

“B.R.A. MEMBER FLEECE SPECIAL from GLOBAL WAVE VENTURES” by Dave Seehafer via GWV Blog

by admin | Sep 20, 2024 | Apparel /Fashion, News, Private Label, Resources, Shipping, SUP, Surf

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“Nike Downsizes Annual ‘Just Do It’ Day This Year” by Shoshy Ciment via Footwear News

by admin | Sep 16, 2024 | Footwear, Industry, News, Retail Economy, Shoe Market

Drake hosting the 2022 Nike Maxim Award Show at JDI Day in Beaverton, Ore. CREDIT: Courtesy of Nike Nike Inc. will not be celebrating its annual “Just Do It” Day, an employee-focused celebration on its Beaverton, Ore. campus, in the same way this year as in years...

“Caity Simmers Releases Behind-the-Scenes Look at Her Maiden World Title” by Evan Quarnstrom via The Inertia

by admin | Sep 14, 2024 | Community, Competitions, News, Olympics, Surf

Ever since Caity Simmers burst on to the scene with an ISA Junior gold medal in 2018, it was clear that she was destined for greatness. Her flow, commitment, style, and demeanor (reminiscent of John John and Dane, many pundits said) were lightyears beyond...