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“Will 2022 be the Year of the Dark Horse in Retail?” by Arick Wierson via The Robin Report

by admin | Jan 3, 2022 | Predictions, Resources, Retail History, Retail Strategy, Social Commerce, Social Media, Statistics

My father grew up on a farm in central Iowa in the 1930s and 40s, and although life in the post-Depression heartland was pretty harsh, among his fondest memories from his childhood are those of his many horses, each one of them different shades of black. As a...

“Virgil Abloh dies at 41” by Daphne Howland via Retail Dive

by admin | Nov 29, 2021 | Community, Industry, Rest In Peace, Retail History, Streetwear

Courtesy of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton Dive Brief: Fashion designer Virgil Abloh, founder of Off-White and artistic director for men’s at Louis Vuitton, died on Sunday. He was 41.Abloh had been undergoing treatment for a rare and aggressive cancer, cardiac...

“A Look Back: Dogtown and Z Boys” (mini documentary about the documentary) by Glen E. Friedman via Thrasher Mag

by admin | Sep 25, 2021 | Community, Industry, Retail History, Skate Art, Skateboard

Dogtown and The Z Boys found an audience outside of the traditional skateboard community. Tony Alva, Peggy Oki, Stacy Peralta and more from the OG Zephyr scene break down why it worked and what was missing. Big Thanks to Glen E Friedman and Vans. Push play to watch...

“Ending prices that end in 99 cents” by Al McLain and 29 Retail Experts via Retail Wire

by admin | Sep 6, 2021 | Debate, Resources, Retail History, Retail Strategy

Retailers might want to rethink doing away with prices that end with “.99” if they believe the results of new research from researchers at The Ohio State University’s Fisher College of Business. The study found that setting prices “just below” round numbers...

“T&C Surf Celebrates 50 Years in Business” by Tiffany Montgomery via Shop Eat Surf

by admin | May 7, 2021 | Distinguished Retail Members, Industry, News, Retail History, Retail Strategy, Surf

Please click on the following link to view this relevant Shop Eat Surf Article containing the history behind and the future ahead of T & C Surf (BRA Distinguished Retail Member): T&C Surf Celebrates 50 Years in Business” Be sure to visit the Shop Eat Surf...

“Take A Look at America’s Coolest Surf Shops – CELEBRATING SURFING’S MOST ICONIC WATERING HOLES” via Surfer Mag

by admin | Mar 12, 2021 | Industry, Retail History, Surf

There’s always been something special about surf shops. From the amalgamated scent of wax, new wetsuits and fresh boards to the intel on which local break is currently working best, where to get the best post-surf burrito in town and so much more, surf culture resides...