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“Stopping Rising Retail Crime Requires a Layered Approach to Security” by James Stark via Total Retail

by admin | Aug 9, 2025 | Brick & Mortar, News, Retail Crime

Credit: Getty Images by GoodLife Studio A recent survey from the National Retail Federation revealed that 50 percent of retailers are more concerned with retail crime than they were just one year ago. That same survey found that the average number of...

“Retail buyers are reacting to tariffs with AI and early orders” by Dani James via Retail Dive

by admin | Aug 7, 2025 | Brick & Mortar, Holiday, News, Retail Economy, Seasonal Products, Tariffs

Customers shop at a Target store during the holidays. A Deloitte survey found that most retail buyers are worried about adequate inventory this holiday season. Courtesy of Target A Deloitte report found the industry is using the tech to navigate a shifting trade...

“How to Level the Technology Playing Field for Brick-and-Mortar Retail” by Kal Amin via Total Retail

by admin | Jul 30, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence / CHAT GPT, Brick & Mortar, News, Resources, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies, Reviews

Credit: Getty Images by MoMo Productions Competing in the tech-saturated business landscape is easier than you might think Industries are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence. Today, 83 percent of companies are prioritizing AI in their business plans,...

“Five Reasons Every Specialty Board Retailer Needs to Experience Surf Expo” by Angie Marks

by admin | Jul 25, 2025 | News, Skateboard, SUP, Surf, Surf Expo, Trade Shows, Women's Market

Imagine a place where the boardsports and coastal lifestyle meets cutting-edge business, where passionate retailers like you connect with the industry’s top brands, up-and-comers, and a community that thrives on stoke. That’s Surf Expo. Since 1976, Surf Expo has been...

“Wholesale Isn’t Dead, It’s Revitalizing Growth” by Shelley E. Kohan via The Robin Report

by admin | Jul 19, 2025 | Brick & Mortar, DTC, Industry, News, Opinion, Retail Economy, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies

The traditional wholesale model isn’t dying—it’s evolving into something far more strategic and profitable than many executives realize. The widespread belief that direct-to-consumer channels automatically deliver superior margins is a myth. Successful brands are...

“A FAREWELL TO BLACK SABBATH THROUGH THE LENS OF SKATEBOARDING” by Christian Senrud via Jenkem Mag

by admin | Jul 11, 2025 | Legends, News, Skateboard, Skateboard Film Review

It’s hard to imagine skateboarding without Black Sabbath. Without them, whose name would AVE spray paint on some forgotten concrete in Mindfield? Whose music would lay the soundtrack for every weekender’s personal Zero Sunday mission? Nobody. That’s...