Below you will find helpful and relevant articles that we carefully curate for the benefit of our B.R.A. Retail Members almost every day. Be sure to scroll through the most recent article or use the Search/Lookup feature to find topics and keywords related to articles that may help you to lower costs, increase margins or create more remarkable customer experiences.

“Facebook and Instagram Launch Shops for Businesses” by Kristina Stidham via Total Retail

by admin | May 27, 2020 | News, Resources, Retail Strategy

Facebook and Instagram have launched a new Shop feature, allowing consumers to make purchases directly on businesses’ Facebook pages or Instagram profiles, reports TechCrunch. The social network’s (Facebook own Instagram) new tools go further than its...

“Reopening Your Store after Covid-19: The Things You Are Not Yet Thinking About” – Relevant Webinar (Now Available On Demand) brought to you by Dan Jablons of Retail Smart Guys and Board Retailers Association

by admin | May 22, 2020 | Educational Opportunity, Industry, News, Resources, Retail Strategy

In this valuable webinar, Dan Jablons of Retail Smart Guys (https://www.retailsmartguys.com) will provide some guidance for independent retailers like you to help open your stores after Covid-19. This super informative webinar will cover store layouts, staffing,...

“Facebook debuts Shops e-commerce initiative for small businesses” by Robert Williams via Retail Dive

by admin | May 21, 2020 | News, Resources, Retail Strategy

Brief: Facebook unveiled Facebook Shops, a new feature to help small businesses in the U.S. turn their social media profiles into digital storefronts. Businesses can set up a single online store for customers to access on Facebook’s core social network and...

“New Survey Results Show Core Retailers As More Optimistic” provided by Action Watch (BRA Supporting Vendor Partner)

by admin | May 13, 2020 | Associate Members, Corona Virus, Industry, Resources, Statistics

Thanks to Action Watch for supporting BRA as a Supporting Vendor Partner and for providing the following intel directly to our organization. The following survey results represent the status for independent surf and skate specialty retailers during the first week of...

“Introducing The Shop Local Project” via Shop Eat Surf

by admin | May 13, 2020 | Associate Members, Industry, Resources, Retail Strategy

Please click on the following link to view this Shop Eat Surf Article:   Introducing TheShopLocalProject.com BRA note: This helpful non-profit initiative was created by BRA Supporting Vendor Partner ENDVR.io and is backed by Board Retailers Association...

“Retail Recovery Playbook” – Courtesy of Retail Smart Guys and Management One

by admin | May 4, 2020 | Resources, Retail Strategy

Click the following link to view this excellent strategic retail resource courtesy of Dan Jablons of Retail Smart Guys and the awesome people at Management One: Retail Recovery Playbook If you would like access to more resources that help you to lower day to day...