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“Retail Recovery Playbook” – Courtesy of Retail Smart Guys and Management One

by admin | May 4, 2020 | Resources, Retail Strategy

Click the following link to view this excellent strategic retail resource courtesy of Dan Jablons of Retail Smart Guys and the awesome people at Management One: Retail Recovery Playbook If you would like access to more resources that help you to lower day to day...

“See Which States Are Reopening and Which Are Still Shut Down” By Sarah Mervosh, Jasmine C. Lee, Lazaro Gamio and Nadja Popovich via The New York Times

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

After weeks of shutdown because of the coronavirus pandemic, the nation is beginning to slowly open up. Beaches and state parks are reopening to visitors, spurring concerns about overcrowding. The first barbers have returned to work, masks over their faces. Even some...

“What’s Selling at Aqua East?” via Shop Eat Surf (Executive Edition)

by admin | Apr 27, 2020 | Distinguished Retail Members, News, Retail Strategy, Skateboard, Surf

Please click on the following link to view this excellent Shop Eat Surf Article:  What’s Selling at Aqua East? Please note that this article featuring BRA Distinguished Retailer Aqua East Surf Shop is a Shop Eat Surf Executive Edition article so you will need to...

“Jeff Kearl on How Pandemic May Change Industry Going Forward” via Shop Eat Surf (Executive Edition)

by admin | Apr 20, 2020 | Corona Virus, Industry, Retail Strategy

Please click on the following link to view this excellent Shop Eat Surf Article:  Jeff Kearl On How Pandemic May Change Industry Going Forward Please note that this particular article is a Shop Eat Surf Executive Edition article so you will need to sign up and...

“Complimentary Webinars hosted by the good people behind Surf Expo and Outdoor Retailer” via SurfExpo.com

by admin | Apr 16, 2020 | Educational Opportunity, Industry, News, Retail Strategy, Trade Shows

This series of complimentary webinars led by experts is designed to help Retailers combat and navigate through the challenges that COVID-19 has posted, and find success despite the obstacles ahead. We have partnered with Outdoor Retailer, ASD Market...

“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...