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“Neil deGrasse Tyson shares his admiration for skateboarding” by Blair Alley via Transworld Skateboarding

by admin | Aug 21, 2023 | Community, Industry, News, Skateboard

Waiting for him to say it’s “Outta this world” Big NdGT fans over here. Have you seen Cosmos?? Anywho, it’s not surprising that a brilliant mind of Neil’s stature is also a big fan of skating. Peep this new clip from the...

“The Dirty Truth: 7 Hidden Reasons Behind Poor Retail Store Cleanliness” by Bob Phibbs via The Retail Doctor Blog

by admin | Aug 20, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Experience, HR, News, Retail Strategy

Despite tens of thousands of viral TikTok #CleanTok videos, many retailers still show a psychological barrier toward cleaning or requiring their staff to maintain the cleanliness of their store. Yet retail stores are the face of a brand, where customers interact...

“Kelly Slater Could Technically Still Qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics” by Dashel Pierson via Surfer Mag

by admin | Aug 19, 2023 | Competitions, Industry, Legends, News, Olympics, Surf

11x World Champ may not have qualified via the CT; but there’s another way. So, you’re saying there’s a chance… After finishing the 2023 Championship Tour season with a dismal 23rd place, Kelly Slater, the greatest surfer to ever live, was not...

“Nora” by Cole Nowicki via Simple Magic

by admin | Aug 18, 2023 | Community, Industry, News, Skateboard

Nora Vasconcellos’ Thrasher cover shot by Zander Taketomo. Screengrab of Zander Takemoto’s Thrasher cover photo from Zander Taketomo’s Instagram. It’s a bit surprising that Nora Vasconcellos hadn’t graced the cover of Thrasher until its latest issue, but here we are...

“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...

“Outdoor Retailer Introduces New Format with Expanded Buyer Focus” via OR Newsletter

by admin | Aug 16, 2023 | Industry, News, Outdoor, Resources, Retail Strategy, Trade Shows

Courtesy of Outdoor Retailer Outdoor Retailer, the leading U.S. business events for the $862 billion outdoor industry, will introduce a fresh format beginning in 2024. The updates were developed through industry feedback and based on evolving business needs and...