by admin | Oct 10, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, E-Commerce, Internet, News, Resources, Retail Technologies
There is an intrusive buzz that is impossible to ignore, it’s an incessant drone that has captured every executive’s attention: the paradigm-shifting nature of artificial intelligence. For retail leaders, the question is not whether we should engage but how. It’s time...
by admin | Oct 6, 2023 | Associate Members, Resources, Retail Strategy
It would be easy to start this article by talking about how we’ve all been through the craziest times in our lives. But you already know that. I could also talk about how challenging things can be now, with the extreme difficulties in the supply chain...
by admin | Oct 1, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Service, HR, Resources, Sales Training
How do you become a good retail sales associate and move visitors from shoppers to customers? In the Broadway musical Hamilton, the character Aaron Burr offers this advice to the fast-talking Alexander Hamilton, “Talk less, smile more.” We’ve all had that friend...
by admin | Sep 17, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Commercial Real Estate, Community, Customer Experience, Event Planning, Resources, Retail Economy, Retail Strategy
Choosing the right location for your retail store is complex but crucial. It requires a deep understanding of your target market, brand, and business model. Whether you’re struggling with foot traffic and conversions, looking to add a location, relocate an...
by admin | Sep 7, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Experience, News, Opinion, Resources, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies
Credit: Getty Images by Busakorn Pongparnit If you were to sit and watch a video of your customers browsing your store, you would undoubtedly see a mix of those who know exactly what they want and can intuitively find it, combined with a sea of shoppers baffled by the...
by admin | Aug 16, 2023 | Industry, News, Outdoor, Resources, Retail Strategy, Trade Shows
Courtesy of Outdoor Retailer Outdoor Retailer, the leading U.S. business events for the $862 billion outdoor industry, will introduce a fresh format beginning in 2024. The updates were developed through industry feedback and based on evolving business needs and...
