by admin | Apr 30, 2025 | Governmental Affairs, News, Opinion, Retail Economy, Retail Strategy, Tariffs
You really can’t argue with Joe Feldman, an analyst at Telsey Advisory Group: “We are spending a lot of time on something that continues to change and is rapidly changing. It’s not even worth trying.” Ever-changing, ever-chaotic, ever-devastating, the Trump Tariff...
by admin | Apr 28, 2025 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Experience, Customer Service, HR, Opinion, Resources, Retail Strategy, Sales Training
The scene plays out in one of America’s most prestigious department stores: A customer looking to purchase a high-end coat walks the sales floor for 15 minutes. During that time, not a single employee acknowledges him. Some are busy with their phones; others are...
by admin | Apr 22, 2025 | Competitions, Debate, Industry, News, Olympics, Opinion, Snowboard, Surf
Caroline Marks certainly made USA Surfing proud. The entity wants to continue to help develop athletes like her. Photo: ISA Editor’s Note: The following opinion was penned by Vipe Desai, SIMA’s executive director, world champion Shaun Tomson, Peter “PT” Townend, USA...
by admin | Apr 14, 2025 | Apparel /Fashion, Brick & Mortar, Industry, News, Opinion, Political Action, Retail Economy, Retail Strategy
The $8+ trillion retail industry is the backbone of the American economy and like all industries, success in retail relies on the presence of orderly strategies and planning disciplines. It’s difficult enough to accommodate the ever-changing landscape of consumer...
by admin | Apr 12, 2025 | Competitions, Opinion, Surf
The Italo effect is undeniable. The chains, the hair, the cars. When he launches into the air, arms windmilling in celebration, a tsunami of opinions crashes across social media. Love and hate in equal measure – nothing in between. It’s the same with Medina. Three...
by admin | Apr 10, 2025 | Governmental Affairs, Industry, News, Opinion, Predictions, Surf
Economic uncertainty plus a revolving door of tariffs means surfers and brands will likely feel a squeeze. Following the news of tariffs announced (then unannounced) by United States President Donald Trump is like reading the world’s worst surf forecast. Impending one...