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“U.S. Postal Service Announces its First Loyalty Program” by Kristina Stidham via Total Retail

by admin | Jul 27, 2020 | News, Resources

The U.S. Postal Service announced a loyalty program designed to help smaller businesses, according to a press release obtained by Total Retail. Registered business users of USPS Click-N-Ship will earn credits by purchasing postal products they’re...

“How Digital Signage Can Improve The In-Store Experience” by Bobby Marhamat via Independent Retailer

by admin | Jul 20, 2020 | Resources, Retail Strategy

Prices matter, but for the consumers of today, numbers are less important than the experiences that surround them. In the new age of commerce, both online and in stores, shoppers usually have several options for where to buy. Using their smartphones, they can stand in...

“ActionWatch Shares Results From Recent Retailer Survey” with Vipe Desai via PropagandaHQ.net

by admin | Jul 15, 2020 | Industry, News, Resources, Statistics

We had a quick chat with Patrik Schmidle from ActionWatch where he shared key takeaways from a recent survey with retailers across the country.  Business was good for board sports retailers in 2019 and that momentum carried over to the first...

“Keys to Understanding Flat-Rate Shipping Options” by Rob Zaleski via Total Retail

by admin | Jul 13, 2020 | Resources, Retail Strategy

As of November 2019, all three major carriers — USPS, FedEx, and UPS — now offer flat-rate shipping options. This begs two questions: One, should you be using flat-rate shipping? And if so, which carrier’s flat-rate shipping options should you choose and when? Below...

“Live Wire” presented by Building The Revolution via www.PropagandaHQ.net

by admin | Jul 13, 2020 | Industry, News, Resources, Retail Strategy

Click on the following links to listen to a recent recorded updates (each recording is under six minutes long) from a variety of board specialty retailers: Live Wire presented by Building The Revolution – July 13th Live Wire presented by Building The Revolution...

“Outdoor Retailer SVP on Launching First Digital Show” by Tiffany Montgomery via Shop Eat Surf

by admin | Jul 2, 2020 | Corona Virus, Educational Opportunity, Industry, News, Resources, SUP, Trade Shows

Please click on the following link to view this important Shop Eat Surf Article about the next OR Trade Show:  Outdoor Retailer SVP on Launching First Digital Show Be sure to visit the Shop Eat Surf website to view valuable Industry News and Resourceful Articles...