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“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 –...

“Ten ways to improve sales performance in your retail store” by Bob Phibbs via The Retail Doctor blog

by Doug Works | Apr 16, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Resources, Retail Strategy, Sales Training

1. Add-Ons are a Great Way to Boost SalesMany retailers find success by offering additional services or add-ons to their customers. For instance, if you own a clothing store, you can offer free alterations on purchased items, gift wrapping, or personal styling...

“Retail Tech Opens a New Chapter” by Sarah Holbrook via The Robin Report

by admin | Apr 10, 2023 | News, Predictions, Resources, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies

As the vernal equinox flips the calendar to Spring, festivals and innovation summits have emerged from hibernation. At the South by Southwest festival in Austin Texas, retail was downgraded from previous headliner presentations to a minor topic, but it did reinforce...

“TikTok remains top social app for teens despite drop in favorability, study finds” by Jessica Deyo via Retail Dive

by admin | Apr 9, 2023 | News, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies, Social Media

TikTok is an incredibly popular social media platform with members of Gen Z, who have begun to age into the apartment rental market. Drew Angerer via Getty Images Dive Brief: TikTok remains teens’ most favored social media platform so far in 2023, though its...

“Uniqlo’s Parent Company Bets Big on Tiny RFID Chips” by WSJ Staff via Wall Street Journal

by admin | Apr 8, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, News, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies

PHOTO: VICTOR J. BLUE/BLOOMBERG NEWS Next-generation self-checkout machines are part of a broader effort to improve the supply chain with radio technology, Fast Retailing CIO Takahiro Tambara says At Uniqlo’s Fifth Avenue store in New York, shoppers can checkout...

“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...