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“San Clemente’s Usedsurf Is the Largest Pre-Owned Board Shop on the Planet” by Joe Carberry via The Inertia

by admin | Dec 17, 2022 | Brick & Mortar, Retail History, Retail Strategy, Surf

San Clemente’s Usedsurf, on Calle de Los Molinos. Defining the “core” of surfing always seems at the heart of the pursuit. So what’s core, exactly? A shortboard? A particular brand? To me, the core of surfing is the shop. The everyday surfer’s conduit between the...

“Increase profits with these 5 steps!” by Aaron Randall of RICS Software plus extra special savings for BRA DRMs

by admin | Dec 16, 2022 | Data Driven Performance, Point of Sale, Resources, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies

Covid-19 and its forced retail shutdowns are a memory of the past. However, the lingering effects on our supply chain, consumer behaviors and retail inventories remain front and present as we look at managing business going forward. Recent retail news has been focused...

“NRF expects nearly 160M holiday shoppers to turn out for Super Saturday” by Daphne Howland via Retail Dive

by admin | Dec 15, 2022 | Brick & Mortar, Holiday, Predictions, Retail Strategy, Statistics

More holiday shoppers than ever this year are giving experiences like concert tickets as gifts, the NRF found. “Misterwives – The Scrapbook Tour / Columbus, OH – LC Pavilion” by Kristopher Perez is licensed under CC BY 2.0 Dive Brief:...

“‘Tis The Season For Retail Tech To Shine” by Jill Standish via Forbes

by admin | Dec 14, 2022 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Loyalty, E-Commerce, m-commerce, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies

Holiday season. female in sparkle gold sequin Santa hat with credit card browsing high fashion retail online store and on a smartphone while sitting on divan in the modern living room at Christmas. GETTY Digital technology’s prominence within retail experiences has...

“3 Cash Flow Strategies for a Winning Holiday Sales Season” by Rob Daniel via Total Retail

by admin | Dec 13, 2022 | Accounting and Business Services, Brick & Mortar, E-Commerce, Holiday, News, Retail Strategy

The holidays are a time when many small businesses generate their highest revenues of the year, but it can also be a time when cash flow challenges become particularly acute. Stocking up on inventory, hiring seasonal employees, and surges in demand can all present...

“Live Commerce vs. Reels: How to Build Meaningful Customer Relationships Through Live Video Commerce” by Andrew Chen via Total Retail

by admin | Dec 9, 2022 | m-commerce, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies, Social Commerce, Social Media

Credit: Getty Images by PixelsEffect While Reels can be a powerful tool to attract new customers, live selling offers retailers a more intimate, longer form setting to engage “I know this is new for all of us,” said Melissa Garcia, a professional on-air stylist, as...