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BRA Covid-19 Retailer Resource Guide (strategies, webinars, loans and more) – published on March 23, 2020 / last updated with links to recently updated resources on May 14, 2021

by admin | May 14, 2021 | Corona Virus, Educational Opportunity, Industry, News, Resources, Retail Strategy

Welcome to the BRA COVID-19 Resource Guide. Below you will find resources for the benefit of all board specialty retailers (BRA Retail Members and non-members alike) during this challenging period. The Board Retailers Association is actively aggregating resources to...

“How To Leave Excuses Behind, Dig In, And Grow Retail Sales” by Bob Phibbs (The Retail Doctor)

by admin | May 10, 2021 | Resources, Retail Strategy

As the pandemic ebbs in the USA a growing number of retailers are finding excuses why they can’t move forward with their business like they’d like. We’re SO busy. We can’t get anyone to work. Our vendors can’t ship. We have too many...

“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...

“Additional EIDL Options. Does your business qualify?” by Management One (BRA Supporting Vendor Partner)

by admin | May 3, 2021 | Corona Virus, Resources, Retail Strategy

Have you taken advantage of the latest round of SBA loan options? There are 2 main Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Advances – called the Targeted EIDL Advance and Supplemental Targeted Advance. The Targeted EIDL Advance provides eligible...

“Industry celebrates Surf Shop Day on May 15, 2021” via Surf Expo and Independent Retailer articles

by admin | May 1, 2021 | Industry, News, Retail Strategy, Surf

Orange County, CA, April 20, 2021 -Surf Shop Day (happening on May 15th) will celebrate the small mom and pop businesses that have given rise to a lifestyle and culture enjoyed by millions around the world and we invite surfers to reconnect with their roots. Join...

“Good news on vaccines, economy drives a sunnier view of retail at Moody’s” by Ben Unglesbee via Retail Dive

by admin | Apr 29, 2021 | Corona Virus, Retail Strategy, Statistics

Dive Brief: Moody’s analysts see “broad-based improvement” ahead for the retail industry in 2021 as vaccinations grow and pressure from the COVID-19 pandemic eases, according to a recent report.The ratings agency lifted its industry outlook for...