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“HOW TWO SHOPS ARE WORKING TOGETHER TO MAKE IT THROUGH THE PANDEMIC” by LARRY LANZA via JENKEM MAG

by admin | Jun 2, 2020 | Industry, News, Private Label, Retail History, Retail Strategy, Skateboard

It’s no secret that, prior to the pandemic, one of the greatest things about a skateshop was its fixture as a hub for the community, serving as a place to hang out, talk shit, and ask for a pivot cup or spare bearing or something. But with the shutdowns, shops have to...

“Facebook and Instagram Launch Shops for Businesses” by Kristina Stidham via Total Retail

by admin | May 27, 2020 | News, Resources, Retail Strategy

Facebook and Instagram have launched a new Shop feature, allowing consumers to make purchases directly on businesses’ Facebook pages or Instagram profiles, reports TechCrunch. The social network’s (Facebook own Instagram) new tools go further than its...

“Bright Spots Emerge at Core Retail” by Tiffany Montgomery via Shop Eat Surf

by admin | May 27, 2020 | Corona Virus, Industry, News, Retail Strategy

Please click on the following link to view this absolutely relevant Shop Eat Surf Article (about BRA Distinguished Retail Member Hi-Tech Surf Shop):   Bright Spots Emerge At Core Retail Be sure to visit the Shop Eat Surf website to view valuable...

“Reopening Your Store after Covid-19: The Things You Are Not Yet Thinking About” – Relevant Webinar (Now Available On Demand) brought to you by Dan Jablons of Retail Smart Guys and Board Retailers Association

by admin | May 22, 2020 | Educational Opportunity, Industry, News, Resources, Retail Strategy

In this valuable webinar, Dan Jablons of Retail Smart Guys (https://www.retailsmartguys.com) will provide some guidance for independent retailers like you to help open your stores after Covid-19. This super informative webinar will cover store layouts, staffing,...

“See Which States Are Reopening and Which Are Still Shut Down” By Sarah Mervosh, Jasmine C. Lee, Lazaro Gamio and Nadja Popovich (Updated May 21, 2020)

by admin | May 21, 2020 | Corona Virus, News

Since late April, when the first states began to lift restrictions put in place to curb the coronavirus outbreak, a new pattern has played out across America: The number of new cases of the coronavirus continues to grow, as does the number of people returning to...

“Facebook debuts Shops e-commerce initiative for small businesses” by Robert Williams via Retail Dive

by admin | May 21, 2020 | News, Resources, Retail Strategy

Brief: Facebook unveiled Facebook Shops, a new feature to help small businesses in the U.S. turn their social media profiles into digital storefronts. Businesses can set up a single online store for customers to access on Facebook’s core social network and...