by admin | Jul 17, 2024 | Digital Advertising, E-Commerce, Email Marketing, m-commerce, Resources, Retail Strategy, SEO, Social Commerce, Social Media, Story Telling, Website
Let me guess, you’d rather be on your board than thinking up marketing schemes. Want the secret to getting back outside? A solid digital marketing pipeline. With marketing in place, you can rest easy that customers are going to find your store, find their gear,...
by admin | Jul 15, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Commercial Real Estate, Merchandising, News, Point of Sale, Resources, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies
I’ve seen a common misconception in my experience with retail transformations, including recent showroom makeovers with an outdoor power equipment store, a window fashions retailer, and a beverage store chain. Retailers often think they need a complete...
by admin | Jul 7, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Opinion, Resources, Retail Strategy
I recently asked my Facebook fans what price they would retail an item for if they purchased it for $50. I had answers ranging from $200 to $83.50 with all kinds of reasoning, like someone trying to be funny: “It depends on if the moon is full or...
by admin | Jul 3, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Community, Holiday, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Resources, Retail Strategy, Sales Training, Story Telling
Christmas in July. We’ve all heard the phrase as a marketing slogan, but Planning Ahead for Successful Holidays is a better concept. By strategizing early, you can ensure your store is prepared to meet customer demands, optimize inventory, and create memorable...
by admin | Jun 11, 2024 | Associate Members, Brick & Mortar, Private Label, Resources, Retail Strategy, Sustainability
Most of you embrace and celebrate Earth Day, but what do you do to reduce your carbon footprint beyond Earth Day? Who can help you with shop-branded recycled and reusable shopping bags and other sustainable packaging needs? Founded by Dave Bock in 1989 in Irvine,...
by admin | Jun 9, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Loyalty, News, Resources, Retail Technologies
In today’s competitive retail landscape, providing a seamless customer experience is no longer enough. Consumers and businesses increasingly seek flexible and personalized financial solutions at the point of sale (POS). Since 2018, POS lending products have...