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“The 11 Most Frequent Forms of Retail Employee Fraud in 2023” by Arick Wierson via The Robin Report

by admin | Sep 22, 2023 | Apparel /Fashion, HR, Industry, News, Retail Crime, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies

Let’s be honest – when it comes to retail fraud, the online world grabs all the attention – and probably justifiably so. In 2022, losses stemming from internet shopping scams and duplicity approached $400 million, according to statistics from the Better Business...

“Tech Tools That Can Create More Interactive and Informative In-Store Navigation” by Sajid Mohamedy via Total Retail

by admin | Sep 7, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Experience, News, Opinion, Resources, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies

Credit: Getty Images by Busakorn Pongparnit If you were to sit and watch a video of your customers browsing your store, you would undoubtedly see a mix of those who know exactly what they want and can intuitively find it, combined with a sea of shoppers baffled by the...

“Specialty Retailers Like You Can Now Count Inventory With Smartphones” by Aaron Randall via RICS Software (BRA Supporting Vendor Partner)

by admin | Aug 25, 2023 | News, Point of Sale, Resources, Retail Technologies

RICS POS and Inventory Management solution just released another new app: RICS>Scan. RICS>Scan is a powerful software solution that enables users to scan inventory quickly and accurately with an iPhone or Android device. It can be downloaded to multiple phones...

“How Livestreaming Can Help Brands and Retailers Optimize Digital Shelf Space” by Zarnaz Arlia via Total Retail

by admin | Aug 17, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Community, Customer Experience, E-Commerce, m-commerce, Merchandising, News, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies, Social Commerce, Social Media

After first gaining popularity in the mid-1980s when CPG markets saw an explosion of products, slotting fees continue to be a routine cost retailers charge brands. Essentially, a slotting fee is what brands and manufacturers pay to have their products placed in prime...

“What Lies in Store for Brick-and-Mortar Retail as It Approaches $4.2 Trillion?” by Bryan Wassel via Retail Wire

by admin | Aug 13, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, E-Commerce, News, Retail Economy, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies

PHOTO: CANVA Reports of brick-and-mortar’s death, dubbed the retail apocalypse during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, were greatly exaggerated. Physical store sales rebounded in 2021 as the omnichannel future came into focus, with total...

“Surf Expo Summer Edition Heats Up with New Brands, Floor Category” by Kari Hamanaka via Shop eat Surf

by admin | Aug 10, 2023 | BRA Community Partners, Educational Opportunity, Industry, News, Outdoor, Resources, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies, Skateboard, Snowboard, Surf, Trade Shows

SES file photo Expect plenty of newness come September for the Surf Expo Summer show. That includes roughly 30% of the exhibitor makeup being new, a continued uptick of buyers and brands from specialty outdoor outfitters, and the growing presence of emerging...