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“The Post-Pandemic State of Mobile, Part 2: Mobile’s Role in BOPIS and BOPAC” by Alex Campbell via Total Retail

by admin | Jun 14, 2021 | News

During the pandemic, retailers faced once-in-a-lifetime headwinds, including closed physical locations, limited in-store capacity, slowed shipping times, and a customer that was oftentimes scared to leave the house. As a result, they turned heavily to buy online, pick...

“SPRING 2021 SKATEPARK CONSTRUCTION GRANT WINNERS ANNOUNCED” by The Skatepark Project

by admin | May 19, 2021 | Community, Industry, News, Skateboard

(Vista, CA) – As the nation continues to overcome COVID-19 challenges, locally run skatepark projects are still in progress. Advocates from all over the country are working hard to provide a free and accessible skatepark for their community to enjoy. Out of the...

“5 signs that retail is going to be OK” by Daphne Howland via Retail Dive

by admin | May 15, 2021 | News, Retail Strategy

The industry took a beating last year. Challenges remain, but here are a few indications of retailers’ strength. Last year was a challenge like no other for the retail industry. COVID-19 upended people’s existence worldwide, threatening human life and...

BRA Covid-19 Retailer Resource Guide (strategies, webinars, loans and more) – published on March 23, 2020 / last updated with links to recently updated resources on May 14, 2021

by admin | May 14, 2021 | Corona Virus, Educational Opportunity, Industry, News, Resources, Retail Strategy

Welcome to the BRA COVID-19 Resource Guide. Below you will find resources for the benefit of all board specialty retailers (BRA Retail Members and non-members alike) during this challenging period. The Board Retailers Association is actively aggregating resources to...

“T&C Surf Celebrates 50 Years in Business” by Tiffany Montgomery via Shop Eat Surf

by admin | May 7, 2021 | Distinguished Retail Members, Industry, News, Retail History, Retail Strategy, Surf

Please click on the following link to view this relevant Shop Eat Surf Article containing the history behind and the future ahead of T & C Surf (BRA Distinguished Retail Member): T&C Surf Celebrates 50 Years in Business” Be sure to visit the Shop Eat Surf...

“Industry celebrates Surf Shop Day on May 15, 2021” via Surf Expo and Independent Retailer articles

by admin | May 1, 2021 | Industry, News, Retail Strategy, Surf

Orange County, CA, April 20, 2021 -Surf Shop Day (happening on May 15th) will celebrate the small mom and pop businesses that have given rise to a lifestyle and culture enjoyed by millions around the world and we invite surfers to reconnect with their roots. Join...