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“Retailers Are Putting the “Special” Back in Specialty Retail Via Private Label” by Kari Hamanaka via Shop Eat Surf (Executive Edition)

by admin | May 26, 2024 | Apparel /Fashion, Brick & Mortar, Industry, News, Private Label, Resources, Surf

All product photos courtesy of Val Surf, Spyder, Jack’s and Quiet Storm. Huntington Beach Pier background: SES file photo. We talk to the owners of Val Surf, Jack’s, Quiet Storm and Spyder about their extensive private label strategies, which helps them control...

“How Retailers’ Wrong Sales Tactics Are Ruining Customer Impulse Buys and Considered Purchases” by Bob Phibbs via the Retail Doctor

by admin | May 22, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Merchandising, Resources, Retail Strategy

I walked into a store in California last year, and what seemed like thousands of mason jar candles were stacked on a glass fixture from the ’80s. It was right next to the register. I could see the logic of putting the display there. Candles are impulse items. We...

“Optimizing Special Events and Seasonality in Retail: Embracing High-Resolution Planning” by Greg Arthur via Total Retail

by admin | May 8, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence / CHAT GPT, Brick & Mortar, Event Planning, Inventory Management, News, Resources, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies, Seasonal Products

Mastering inventory for special events and seasonality is a key ongoing challenge for retailers of every kind and size. The ebb and flow of sales during festive seasons, promotions, shopping days, and holidays can pose significant hurdles for inventory management....

“Honoring Small Business Triumphs: Inspiring Stories of Retail Owners’ Success” by Bob Phibbs via The Retail Doctor Blog

by admin | Apr 28, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Experience, Interviews, News, Resources, Retail History, Retail Strategy, Small Business

I have some amazing people I want you to meet and hear their advice for small business owners, but first, while researching this important celebration, I have to take a step back in time to where it all began. When did Small Business Week Start? President John F....

“Bringing Joy to Retail: The Art of Human Connection in Stores” by Bob Phibbs via The Retail Doctor Blog

by admin | Apr 20, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Experience, Customer Service, HR, News, Resources, Retail Strategy, Staffing

The art of selling is deeply intertwined with the art of human connection. As a retail speaker and trainer with over 30 years of experience, I’ve seen firsthand how the most memorable shopping experiences are those that spark a sense of joy and connection...

“Visa and Mastercard Reach $30B Settlement to Lower Merchant Fees” by Marie Albiges via Total Retail

by admin | Mar 15, 2024 | Accounting and Business Services, Brick & Mortar, Credit Card Processing, News, Point of Sale, Resources

Credit: Getty Images by Westend61 Visa, Mastercard, and the banks that issue cards with them agreed to pay $30 billion in a lawsuit settlement that was first brought to the courts by merchants in 2005 . In reaching a settlement, Visa and Mastercard agree to lower...