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“7 Essential Retail Manager Skills Your Store Needs To Succeed” by Bob Phibbs via The Retail Doctor Blog

by admin | Oct 23, 2022 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Service, HR, Resources, Retail Strategy

What retail manager skills does your store need to succeed? Managers need a host of interpersonal skills to execute a management plan and help retail stores boost sales. One thing that can compromise a store is that most retailers promote from within, and while that...

“The unique abundance of skate culture, with the first Ambassador of Skateboarding” by Neftalie Williams and Sam Firman via AdventureUncovered.com

by admin | Oct 19, 2022 | Community, Educational Opportunity, Outdoor, Resources, Skateboard

WILLIAMS DOING A NOLLIE BACKSIDE TAILSLIDE SHOVE-IT, Image courtesy of Rachele Honcharik Neftalie Williams is a scholar, teacher, writer, founder, bridge builder and the first Ambassador of Skateboarding. But first and foremost, underpinning it all, he’s a...

“Retailers Are you Blaming the Customer or Selling the Experience?” by Bob Phibbs via The Retail Doctor Blog

by admin | Oct 17, 2022 | Customer Service, Resources, Retail Strategy

I love checking out art museums on vacation. I usually meet the docent because I stand too close to the artwork and get an occasional “Step back, sir.” Art museums are sterile and quiet with people glaring at you, protecting the art. Music stores and other retail...

“TikTok’s latest ad product rollout aims to make creators’ (and advertisers’) lives easier — for the most part” by Krystal Scanlon via Digiday

by admin | Oct 15, 2022 | Community, E-Commerce, m-commerce, News, Resources, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies, Social Commerce, Social Media

Creators are having a hard time right now: canceled deals, stretched payment terms, even revenue shake ups from the platforms. It’s tough times for anyone in the content-making business. But it doesn’t have to be, according to TikTok. Or more to the point, it won’t be...

“9 Ways To Increase Employee Retention In Your Retail Store” by Bob Phibbs via The Retail Doctor blog

by admin | Oct 9, 2022 | Brick & Mortar, HR, Resources, Retail Strategy

When employees leave – either because you fired them or they quit by choice, their absence leaves a hole. Retailers hate holes… in merchandise, displays, and schedules. The more employee turnover you have, the more holes you have to deal with, and the more costly it...

“How Technology Can Help Small Retailers Stay Fully Operational With Fewer Associates” by Amanda Honig via RIS News

by admin | Sep 25, 2022 | HR, Resources, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies

Facing unprecedented and challenging market disruptions, forward-thinking small business owners are turning to technology to maximize productivity and profits. What’s more, investments in the right technology can elevate the overall shopper experience, even when there...