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.

“The Retail Party’s Not Over…It Just Has a Different Menu” by Warren Shoulberg via The Robin Report

by admin | Feb 22, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Retail Economy, Retail Strategy

A funny thing happened on the way to the next recession: the consumer said, “No thanks.” With surprisingly strong retail sales numbers for January, shoppers are continuing to act like it’s business as usual when it comes to buying things. Driven by high employment...

“Shopping for Relevance: How Retailers Can Increase Sales” by Bob Phibbs via The Retail Doctor Blog

by admin | Feb 20, 2023 | HR, Resources, Retail Strategy

With the rise of online shopping, retailers have to work harder than ever to attract and retain customers. Contrary to the old saw, shoppers only care about price; what shoppers are really looking for is relevance. Shoppers often find relevance in...

“Top 10 tips when preparing for a transaction” by Sharon Bromberg and Daniel Teoh of of BRA Supporting Vendor Partner CohnReznick plus access to relevant and helpful CR / M1 collaborative on-demand webinar

by admin | Feb 15, 2023 | Accounting and Business Services, Associate Members, Brick & Mortar, Resources, Retail Strategy

In our experience as diligence providers and financial advisors seated on each side of the deal, there are too many times we see owners leaving money on the table because they haven’t spent the time and effort necessary to put policies, procedures, and proper...

“How To Visual Merchandise And Create Killer Retail Display Windows” by Bob Phibbs via Retail Doctor Blog plus intro to outstanding window graphics vendor who is providing a very special discount for BRA Retail Members

by admin | Feb 13, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Community, Merchandising, Resources, Retail Strategy

Visual Merchandising is something many retailers feel challenged by. What to put in the store window? What to put with it? How much to put in the window? These are great questions to ask yourself. After all, your window is your brand. It’s a physical...

“How Retailers Can Capitalize on the 5 Types of Shoppers” by Dan Smythe and Cameron Davis via Total Retail

by admin | Feb 8, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Consumer Behavior, Customer Loyalty, Customer Service, Retail Strategy

Credit: Getty Images by Daniel Milchev No two customers are the same, yet they share many of the same goals and behaviors. An insightful, 18-month-long study of critical purchasing patterns discovered that shoppers fall into five categories: the...

“Is it time for retailers to pay their managers OT?” by Tom Ryan via Retail Wire

by admin | Feb 5, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, HR, Retail Strategy

Photo: Getty Images/FG Trade A university study concludes businesses, including many retailers, are increasingly giving workers promotions with “fabricated” managerial titles but no wage upgrade to avoid paying them overtime wages. Researchers from Harvard...