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“Technological Inventions That Shaped the History of Retail” by Bobby Marmahat via Total Retail

by admin | Aug 19, 2022 | Brick & Mortar, Retail History, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies

Brick-and-mortar retail is in a technology boom. While innovations like self-checkout, mobile apps, and digital kiosks were already popping up in stores, the pandemic only accelerated the adoption of new technologies to connect with customers and keep them safe....

“Retail Check In: Ron Jon Surf Shop” by Tiffany Montgomery via Shop Eat Surf (Executive Edition)

by admin | Aug 15, 2022 | Brick & Mortar, Community, Distinguished Retail Members, Industry, News, Retail History, Surf, Tourism

Ron Jon Surf Shop at Disney Springs in Orlando, Florida – SES file photo By Tiffany Montgomery | Published Aug 2022 We speak to Ron Jon Surf Shop President Michele Goodwin, who provides very interesting details about sales and brand trends at the important...

“Employee Perks: Are You Giving Too Many or Not Enough?” by Bob Phibbs via The Retail Doctor Blog

by admin | Aug 14, 2022 | Brick & Mortar, HR, Retail Strategy

Are you guilty of giving your employees too many perks? Or, are you not giving them enough? I read about a Canadian candy company looking for a Chief Candy Officer. The benefits? For a salary of up to $100,000, they get to taste 3,500 products every month. The...

“Is 2022 Back-to-School Back to Normal?” by Warren Shoulberg via The Robin Report

by admin | Aug 13, 2022 | Brick & Mortar, Predictions, Retail Strategy

It may seem like only yesterday that you heard kids singing, “No more pencils, no more books…” but here we are again deep into the 2022 Back-to-School season for retailers who supply all the stuff students need (and maybe don’t need) for their return to classes. And...

“Skate Leaders Discuss Inventory Glut and State of Market” by John Stouffer via Shop Eat Surf (Executive Edition)

by admin | Aug 10, 2022 | Brick & Mortar, Industry, News, Predictions, Retail History, Retail Strategy, Skateboard, Women's Market

By John Stouffer | Published Aug 8, 2022 The skateboard industry is struggling with excess hardgoods inventory that’s affecting manufacturers, distributors, and retailers around the world. We talk to leaders at Arbor, Carver, Element, Eastern Skateboard Supply,...

“5 Ways to Boost Team Morale” by Mike Szczesny via Total Retail

by admin | Aug 1, 2022 | Awards, Brick & Mortar, HR, Retail Strategy

Credit: Getty Images by Sarote Pruksachat There may be a day when you wake up and simply don’t have the motivation to do your job anymore. When you think about going to work, you may feel helpless, trapped, detached or cynical. This lack of motivation or...