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...
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...
by admin | Aug 6, 2023 | E-Commerce, News, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies
Credit: Getty Images by Vithun Khamsong Even in its earliest form, commerce has always been centered around conversation. The evolution to e-commerce seemed to de-center that conversational element, though. Without a person to speak with, conversation was relegated to...
by admin | Jul 31, 2023 | E-Commerce, m-commerce, News, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies, Social Commerce, Social Media
PHOTO: CANVA TikTok is reportedly preparing to capitalize on its social commerce success with a marketplace that could launch as soon as early August, people familiar with the matter told The Wall Street Journal. The store would focus on selling...
by admin | Jul 27, 2023 | Giveaway, m-commerce, News, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies, Social Media
The Crystal Media team is frequently on the road at business conferences, meets retailers at various events, and interacts with business owners on social media. As a result, we often come across a set of common questions from retailers. Today, we’d like to...
by admin | Jul 25, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Experience, Customer Loyalty, Resources, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies, Reviews
Authenticity is at the forefront of every consumer buying decision, thus making reviews a barometer for a product and a company’s trustworthiness. Forty-nine percent of consumers trust reviews as much as personal recommendations...