by Board Retailers Association | Jul 1, 2020 | Educational Opportunity, Industry, Resources, Surf
“Women now make up between 20 to 30 percent of surfers, and that number continues to grow,” writes professional surfer/writer Lauren Hill, in the foreword to her new book, “She Surf”. “As girls are given the opportunity and support to engage with the sport, and accessibility to boards and beaches increases, we will make up for lost decades in getting back to surfing’s legacy of inclusivity. As we work to catch up — not to men’s surfing — but to what our own minds, hearts, and bodies are capable of and long for in the water, we are witnessing the depth and diversity of a truly global women’s surf culture.” “She Surf” is a celebratory look at women’s surf culture and history. It’s 250 pages of inspiring photography and storytelling, featuring chapters on a wide variety of subjects, including historical vignettes and profiles on the likes of 7x World Champ Steph Gilmore, “National Geographic” Adventurer of the Year Emi Koch, environmental activist Belinda Baggs, Brazilian logger Chloe Calmon, expert photographer Sarah Lee, all-around inspiration Bethany Hamilton, the founding mothers of pro surfing, female board builders and many, many more. “This isn’t a book just for women and girls,” Hill tells us. “It’s also for men who have an interest in the lives, perspectives and experiences of women. Which is all men, I hope?” A 250-page look at the past, present and future of women’s surf culture Read below for an interview with Hill, and then Read below for an interview with Hill, and thenclick here to purchase her bookto purchase her book. For starters, how did this book go from...
by Board Retailers Association | Jun 20, 2020 | Educational Opportunity, Industry, Resources, 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, RetailX, ASD Market Week and NY NOW to provide this comprehensive series. Upcoming Webinars: The Future of CBD Retail and Other Cannabinoids Tuesday, June 23 | 11 AM PT | Register > CBD is one of hundreds of cannabinoids found in hemp and each cannabinoid has their own unique qualities. As quickly as CBD exploded, other cannabinoids are expected to be extracted and developed into new products with similar retail potential. From broad spectrum to isolates, join this webinar to learn about: – The latest cannabinoids and their potential– Which cannabinoids are most likely to grow as popular as CBD– And how retailers can expect the hemp-derived product industry to grow and change. Pivoting During a Pandemic: Aligning Ecommerce Marketing Functionality with Profitability Thu, Jun 25, 2020 12:00 PM EDT | Register > Over the past three months, ecommerce marketers have been faced with unprecedented challenges. While historically low CPMs may have led to lower CPAs, AOVs also have fallen, fewer companies are placing large trade orders and foot traffic, for the most part, has not been walking into showrooms. (In non-marketing-geek terms, that means it’s cheaper than ever to advertise online and capture new visitors to your site, but your conversion rates are falling.) How do companies navigate this new landscape with an eye toward profitability? What marketing levers can be turned off and on, and what items need to fall by the wayside during this downturn? Learn how...
by Board Retailers Association | Jun 19, 2020 | Educational Opportunity, Resources, Retail Strategy
In this webinar, content marketing experts Peter Abraham and Phat X. Chiem the marketing brains behind the brand communications agency, Marlowe, will show you examples of superb copywriting and explain why they work. You’ll learn how to tap the power of brand storytelling to convert customers from browsers into buyers. More than ever, brands need to reach customers on an emotional level. And in this masterclass, Phat and Peter will show you: ✔︎ How to engage consumers with emotive storytelling ✔︎ How the experts use the Shopify blog tool ✔︎ How to put together an awesome product description ✔︎ How to avoid common copywriting mistakes Click to watch the webinar! Be sure to bookmark this brand new Action Sports trade and news resource: https://propagandahq.net/ If you are not yet a BRA Retail Member, you can easily opt in to either Regular (no cost) or Distinguished ($99/yr.) Membership via this super simple join...
by Board Retailers Association | Jun 8, 2020 | Educational Opportunity, Resources, Retail Strategy, Social Issues
Welcome to this week’s Retail Resources. This week, I’m dedicating this post to what I believe are valuable resources to help retail business leaders fight racism and become better allies. If there’s anything you would like me to share in a future post, let me know by dropping me a line at mcampanelli@napco.com. LinkedIn has made its seven-course learning program “Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging for All” free through the end of June. Courses include “Unconscious Bias,” “Skills for Inclusive Conversations,” “Bystander Training: From Bystander to Upstander,” and more. Check it our here.Korn Ferry is hosting a series of webinars this week called Race Matters. Topics range from how whites can become authentic allies in addressing systemic racism through structural inclusion to creating a racially equitable future as inclusive leaders, and more. For more information and to register, please click here.This Fast Company article discusses a plea from Aurora James, founder of the Brooklyn boutique Brother Vellies, for major retailers across the U.S. to commit to buying 15 percent of their merchandise from black-owned businesses. The campaign is dubbed the 15 Percent Pledge. “So many of your businesses are built on black spending power,” James wrote on Instagram. “So many of your stores are set up in black communities. So many of your sponsored posts are seen on black feeds. This is the least you can do for us. We represent 15 percent of the population, and we need to represent 15 percent of your shelf space.”The Female Quotient has put together a webinar series around how to “turn words into action, become true allies, and address racism head-on.” You can register for the series, called the “Virtual Equality Lounge®: Moving From Conversation to Action,” here.In this profound, thought-provoking and often...
by Board Retailers Association | May 22, 2020 | Educational Opportunity, Industry, News, Resources, Retail Strategy
In this valuable webinar, Dan Jablons of Retail Smart Guys (https://www.retailsmartguys.com) will provide some guidance for independent retailers like you to help open your stores after Covid-19. This super informative webinar will cover store layouts, staffing, marketing, selling, merchandising, and financial steps that retailers need to take in order to successfully reopen your stores after having been shut down. Board Retailers Association specially arranged for Dan to present this helpful and relevant webinar to our retailers. When?: Dan originally presented this valuable and relevant webinar on Thursday, May 21, 2020 but is now available on demand anytime. Where?: Right here. Just push play. Why?: Because Board Retailers Association is a nonprofit that cares deeply about specialty retailers and provides resources like this to not only help specialty retailers like you to reopen your doors but also to lower your day to day costs, increase your profit margins and create more remarkable customer experiences. Not already a BRA Regular (no cost) or Distinguished Retail Member? You can easily opt in via this super simple join form: https://www.boardretailers.org/join-bra/ BONUS In addition to the video, we received some other materials from Dan Jablons of Retail Smart Guys related to the presentation to share with you upon request including: A copy of all the slides of the presentation A Checklist to do the things that are mentioned in the presentation! Management One’s 12 Week Cash Flow Plan – A great tool to ensure that you know where your cash flow is headed. It will help you make the important decisions you need to make to keep your cash!Management One’s PPP Planner – For...
by Board Retailers Association | 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 Week and NY NOW to provide this comprehensive series. *Please note: Seating to the live webinars is limited. On-demand versions will be posted here shortly after the live webinars end. Webinar 1: Redefining Retail: 5 Realities Retailers Can Do Now to Help Protect their Business LaterThursday, April 16, 2020 | 4:00 PM EDT Register Here> The world has experienced unexpected change when it comes to commerce and that includes how retailers engage with customers, how consumers shop with brands, and what connects them in-between their purchasing decisions. While COVID-19 continues to cause challenges for retailers online and offline alike, this webinar will unveil actionable steps commerce-focused companies can make in order to help protect their business longevity. Join Nicole Leinbach Reyhle, Founder at Retail Minded, and learn 5 ways to help your business despite the challenges of COVID-19 PLUS gain resources and actionable insight to help you navigate the future of retail in the world of coronavirus. Featured Speaker: Nicole Leinbach Reyhle, Author of ‘Retail 101: The Guide to Managing & Marketing Your Retail Business’ and Founder at Retail MindedNicole Leinbach Reyhle is recognized as a global retail thought leader from companies that include IBM, American Express, Vend and more – including having been recognized as #3 out of 100 worldwide retail influencers. Reyhle regularly contributes to media outlets that include Forbes, Entrepreneur, NBC and others – as well as speaks at worldwide events with a core concentration...
