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“Five retail experts—from Nike, Athleta, and more—on how stores and brands can survive the COVID-19 era” by Elizabeth Segran via Fast Company

by admin | May 30, 2020 | Retail Strategy

10 MINUTE READ For Fast Company’s Shape of Tomorrow series, we’re asking business leaders to share their inside perspective on how the COVID-19 era is transforming their industries. Here’s what’s been lost—and what could be gained—in the new world...

“Facebook and Instagram Launch Shops for Businesses” by Kristina Stidham via Total Retail

by admin | May 27, 2020 | News, Resources, Retail Strategy

Facebook and Instagram have launched a new Shop feature, allowing consumers to make purchases directly on businesses’ Facebook pages or Instagram profiles, reports TechCrunch. The social network’s (Facebook own Instagram) new tools go further than its...

“Bright Spots Emerge at Core Retail” by Tiffany Montgomery via Shop Eat Surf

by admin | May 27, 2020 | Corona Virus, Industry, News, Retail Strategy

Please click on the following link to view this absolutely relevant Shop Eat Surf Article (about BRA Distinguished Retail Member Hi-Tech Surf Shop):   Bright Spots Emerge At Core Retail Be sure to visit the Shop Eat Surf website to view valuable...

“Reopening Your Store after Covid-19: The Things You Are Not Yet Thinking About” – Relevant Webinar (Now Available On Demand) brought to you by Dan Jablons of Retail Smart Guys and Board Retailers Association

by admin | May 22, 2020 | Educational Opportunity, Industry, News, Resources, Retail Strategy

In this valuable webinar, Dan Jablons of Retail Smart Guys (https://www.retailsmartguys.com) will provide some guidance for independent retailers like you to help open your stores after Covid-19. This super informative webinar will cover store layouts, staffing,...

“Facebook debuts Shops e-commerce initiative for small businesses” by Robert Williams via Retail Dive

by admin | May 21, 2020 | News, Resources, Retail Strategy

Brief: Facebook unveiled Facebook Shops, a new feature to help small businesses in the U.S. turn their social media profiles into digital storefronts. Businesses can set up a single online store for customers to access on Facebook’s core social network and...

“Hi-Tech Owner on Business Trends Since Hawaii Opened Up” via Shop Eat Surf

by admin | May 19, 2020 | Corona Virus, Distinguished Retail Members, Industry, News, Retail Strategy

Please click on the following link to view this absolutely relevant Shop Eat Surf Article (about BRA Distinguished Retail Member Hi-Tech Surf Shop):   Hi-Tech Owner on Business Trends Since Hawaii Opened Up Be sure to visit the Shop Eat Surf website to...