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“MY DOORS ARE CLOSED…..NOW WHAT??” by BRA Supporting Vendor Partner Dave Seehafer of Global Wave Ventures

by admin | Mar 31, 2020 | Associate Members, Industry, Private Label, Retail Strategy

(aka how to stay stoked during these crazy times!)In the past couple of weeks, I’ve had numerous conversations with specialty retailers across the nation to brainstorm ways to keep revenue flowing, customers happy, employees paid and much more. Here are a few ideas...

“How U.S. Surf Shops Are Trying to Adapt During COVID-19 Pandemic” by James Burke via Surfer Mag

by admin | Mar 30, 2020 | Corona Virus, Industry, News, Retail Strategy, Surf

IT’S FAR FROM BUSINESS AS USUAL AT OUR CULTURAL WATERING HOLES Many surf shops that have been around for decades, like Hansen’s Surfboards, have taken a big hit in sales this month due to the COVID-10 outbreak. Photo credit: Hansens It’s hard times all around as...

“Some Landlords Offering Rent Relief to Retailers” via Shop Eat Surf (plus rent relief request form letter template resource from Board Retailers Association)

by admin | Mar 25, 2020 | News, Resources, Retail Strategy

Please click on the following link to view this absolutely relevant Shop Eat Surf Article:   Some Landlords Offering Rent Relief to Retailers Be sure to visit the Shop Eat Surf website to view valuable Industry News and Resourceful Articles regularly via...

“FREE DROP SHIP COMMERCE FROM EXCHANGE COLLECTIVE”

by admin | Mar 20, 2020 | Associate Members, Corona Virus, Industry, Internet, News, Resources, Retail Strategy

BRA Supporting Vendor Partner, Exchange Collective, is here to help our BRA Retail Members BELOW IS A MESSAGE FROM OUR FRIENDS AT THE EXCHANGE COLLECTIVE. With retailers having to shut down, Exchange Collective wants to help be a part of a proactive solution to...

“How to Save your Local Gear Shop” via SNEWS

by admin | Mar 18, 2020 | Corona Virus, Industry, Resources, Retail Strategy

The coronavirus crisis has hit independent retailers hard. Let’s make sure they (you) can weather the storm. Spread the message and help us save local retailers. As the coronavirus crisis spreads, independent retailers are hurting badly. (Even before...

“Updated: Store Closures Mount, Independents Get Creative” via Shop Eat Surf

by admin | Mar 16, 2020 | Corona Virus, Industry, News, Retail Strategy, Skateboard, Snowboard, Statistics, SUP, Surf, Wakeboard

Please click on the following link to view this informative Shop Eat Surf Article:  Updated: Store Closures Mount, Independents Get Creative Be sure to visit the Shop Eat Surf website to view valuable Industry News and Resourceful Articles regularly via this...