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“Adapting to the New Normal in Retail: 5 Ways to Improve Your Digital Presence” by Nicole Leinbach Reyhle via Retail Minded

by admin | Aug 26, 2022 | E-Commerce, m-commerce, Resources, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies, Social Commerce, Social Media

The COVID-19 pandemic shifted consumer buying behavior to the online world, forcing retailers to adapt quickly. Even as the world recovers from the pandemic, e-commerce still has a stronghold, so it’s crucial for retailers to cater to the needs of consumers who...

“Transactional reward programs are easy, but do they build customer loyalty?” by Tara Kirkpatrick via Retail Wire

by admin | Aug 25, 2022 | Brick & Mortar, Community, Customer Loyalty, Debate, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies

Another day, another retail loyalty program launch. Bath & Body Works earlier this week debuted its “new” rewards program, which was soft-launched in July after it began testing in March. Bath & Body Works joins a slew of retailers and brands,...

“The Reinvention of Curation” by Paco Underhill via The Robin Report

by admin | Aug 23, 2022 | Brick & Mortar, Retail Strategy

The display greeting you at the doorway is a huge geode of crystal amethyst; the asking price is $2000. Behind it is a mannequin wearing an American Museum of Natural History T-shirt. Even for a museum store, the amethyst was impressive. “How many blocks have you...

“A 5-Point Road Map To Compete With Amazon” by Bob Phibbs via the Retail Doctor Blog

by admin | Aug 22, 2022 | Brick & Mortar, News, Retail Strategy

Levi’s made headlines when its stock gained 32% on its first day of trading. While Levi’s sales and profits are still growing, they didn’t come by accident. For years Levi’s brand foundered as competitors chipped away at one of...

“How Many Arrows Are in Your Quiver?” by Marc Weiss via The Management One Newsletter

by admin | Aug 21, 2022 | Educational Opportunity, News, Resources, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies, Trade Shows

In business, this is a metaphor for what resources and strategies are available to you in order to achieve your goal. The quiver holds the arrows, you as the store owner are the archer and the target is your retail business goal. The relationships to this metaphor are...

“Technological Inventions That Shaped the History of Retail” by Bobby Marmahat via Total Retail

by admin | Aug 19, 2022 | Brick & Mortar, Retail History, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies

Brick-and-mortar retail is in a technology boom. While innovations like self-checkout, mobile apps, and digital kiosks were already popping up in stores, the pandemic only accelerated the adoption of new technologies to connect with customers and keep them safe....