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“WHY ARE BOARD PRICES ON THE RISE?” by Lucas Wisenthal via JENKEM MAG

by admin | Jul 29, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Community, Corona Virus, Industry, News, Resources, Skateboard

The most stable part of skating used to be the price of a skateboard. Whatever the brand, whatever the graphic, in America, a pro board cost about $55. But unless you get skateboards for free, you’ve probably noticed that, lately, you’ve been paying more for them....

“Retail rents rise in Q2 as availability tightens: CBRE” by CBRE National Retail Report via Retail Dive

by admin | Jul 28, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Commercial Real Estate, News, Resources, Retail Strategy

A busy road lined with strip centers. In Q2, demand for retail space in the suburbs outpaced demand in downtown markets, according to CBRE. “Strip Mall City” by Jacob Norlund is licensed under CC BY 2.0 As more retailers move to strip centers, space is opening up at...

“Top Questions We Get Asked As A Social Media Marketing Agency” by Steph Bechard of Crystal Media plus enter now to win a Social Media Content Strategy Power Hour Coaching Session (valued at $300)

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...

“Pat Tenore’s “Exit Through The Surf Shop” Offers Timely Industry Commentary Amid Boardriders Sale” by Kari Hamanaka via Shop Eat Surf

by admin | Jul 24, 2023 | Community, Industry, News, Surf

Clockwise from left: Duke Aipa and Pat Tenore during the exhibition’s opening reception; A floral arrangement and show flyer at the event. Photos by SES. Guest after guest couldn’t stop greeting and taking photos with RVCA founder Pat...

“Tell Congress to act on excessive credit card swipe fees.” by NRF staff via National Retail Federation Newsletter

by admin | Jul 22, 2023 | Credit Card Processing, Governmental Affairs, Industry, News

  Momentum is building in Congress to pass the Credit Card Competition Act to address the broken and unfair U.S. payments market. Thousands of retailers and consumers have already contacted Congress telling it to act — and Congress is listening. In fact, it’s...

“NBDs rebroadcast on ABC?” by Cole Nowicki via Simple Magic

by admin | Jul 21, 2023 | Community, Competitions, Industry, News, Skateboard

Push play to view entire competition During last weekend’s X Games “Real Street Best Trick” event at Rincon Middle School in Escondido, CA, commentator Brandon Graham said that the production team at the long-running action sports competition had been trying for three...