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“Vail Resorts to Limit Ticket Sales Every Day of 2022-2023 Season” by Will Sileo via The Inertia

by admin | Aug 30, 2022 | Holiday, Industry, News, Outdoor, Snowboard

Snowboarders ride the lifts at Brighton, UT, an Epic Pass resort. Photo: Jackson Blackhurst. Are the days of overcrowded Vail-owned ski resorts a thing of the past? Will the infamous “Epic Lift Lines” Instagram account have to be discontinued due to a lack...

“U.S. retailers slash clothing prices as shoppers cut purchases” by Arriana McLymore via Reuters

by admin | Aug 27, 2022 | Brick & Mortar, News, Retail Economy, Retail Strategy

A Victoria’s Secret store is pictured in Liverpool, Britain. REUTERS/Molly Darlington/File Photo NEW YORK, Aug 25 (Reuters) – Inflation-weary U.S. shoppers have been skimping on clothing purchases, prompting retailers to slash prices to clear inventory off...

“A 5-Point Road Map To Compete With Amazon” by Bob Phibbs via the Retail Doctor Blog

by admin | Aug 22, 2022 | Brick & Mortar, News, Retail Strategy

Levi’s made headlines when its stock gained 32% on its first day of trading. While Levi’s sales and profits are still growing, they didn’t come by accident. For years Levi’s brand foundered as competitors chipped away at one of...

“How Many Arrows Are in Your Quiver?” by Marc Weiss via The Management One Newsletter

by admin | Aug 21, 2022 | Educational Opportunity, News, Resources, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies, Trade Shows

In business, this is a metaphor for what resources and strategies are available to you in order to achieve your goal. The quiver holds the arrows, you as the store owner are the archer and the target is your retail business goal. The relationships to this metaphor are...

“Courtney Conlogue and Miguel Pupo Win 2022 Tahiti Pro at Firing Teahupo’o” by Staff via The Inertia

by admin | Aug 20, 2022 | Awards, Competitions, News, Surf

The surfers came. And Teahupo’o absolutely delivered all week. While the waves weren’t quite as big for finals day, the conditions were clean and glorious throughout as Courtney Conlogue made a late-season push, winning at Teahupo’o and Miguel Pupo nabbed his maiden...

“GUERILLA MARKETING TACTICS WITH CLOWN SKATEBOARDS” by Alexis Castro via JENKEM MAG

by admin | Aug 18, 2022 | Guerilla Marketing, News, Skate Art, Skateboard

A few weeks ago we came across what we thought was the most bizarre skateboarding collab of the year: Paris Saint-Germain Football Club and Clown Skateboards. How did a British skateboard company that none of us had ever heard of before, and only boasts a few...