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“Back-to-school spending to rise 15.7% this year: JLL” by Tatiana Walk-Morris via Retail Dive

by admin | Jun 29, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Consumer Behavior, Merchandising, News, Predictions, Retail Economy, Retail Strategy

Children run to catch a school bus. Inflation continues to eat into parents’ budgets, with many planning to spend more for the same amount of items. FatCamera via Getty Images Dive Brief: With ongoing inflation woes, parents plan to spend 15.7% more this...

“Dick’s Sporting Goods to Expand House of Sport Format” by Joe Keenan via Total Retail

by admin | May 25, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Experience, News, Retail Economy, Retail Strategy

After opening its first three DICK’S House of Sport stores in Rochester, New York; Knoxville, Tennessee; and Minnetonka, Minnesota, DICK’S Sporting Goods plans to add more than 12 new locations in the next two years. DICK’S House...

“5 Ways to Keep Wallet Share With In-Store Traffic” by Tara Kelly via Total Retail

by admin | Apr 25, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Experience, Customer Loyalty, Customer Service, Retail Economy, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies

Credit: Getty Images by Hinterhaus Productions Spring is here, lockdowns are a fading memory and the economic outlook is brighter. Although uncertainty abounds and wallets remain tight, we may be in for a softer landing than previously thought. You can celebrate...

“BC Owner on Business, Sales Trends and a Move Away from Covid Comparisons” by Kari Hamanaka via Shop Eat Surf

by admin | Apr 19, 2023 | Community, Corona Virus, Industry, Merchandising, News, Retail Economy, Retail History, Retail Strategy, Surf

A quarter of the way into the year and key industry account BC Surf & Sport’s business is chugging along. If the multi-store operator is any barometer of how the overall industry is trending, 2023 could perhaps mean a normalization –  and a new chapter –...

“VF Corp. shakes up top leadership at Dickies, Altra and Smartwool” by Natalie Schwartz via Fashion Dive

by admin | Apr 12, 2023 | Apparel /Fashion, Industry, News, Outdoor, Retail Economy, Shoe Market, Skateboard

VF Corp., which owns the Vans and North Face brands, is attempting to regain footing after its former CEO abruptly resigned. Daphne Howland/Fashion Dive Dive Brief:  VF Corp. tapped Todd Dalhausser as the global brand president of Dickies and made other changes...

“How to Thrive in an Ever-Evolving Retail Landscape” by Lise Wilson via Total Retail plus intro to outstanding window graphics vendor who is providing a very special discount for BRA Retail Members

by admin | Apr 5, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Merchandising, Retail Economy, Retail Strategy

Credit: Getty Images by Hitoshi Yamada The retail industry has undergone a dramatic transformation in the face of factors such as Amazon.com’s dominance and an uncertain post-pandemic landscape. To stay successful, retailers have had to adapt their stores...