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“Retail Moves From ‘The Great Acceleration’ To ‘The Great Rebalancing’.” by Steve Dennis via Forbes

by admin | Jun 17, 2022 | Brick & Mortar, Retail History, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies

A Best Buy store, a retailer of consumer electronics, operating in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.GETTY During the early part of the pandemic, it became popular to say that we had experienced 10 years of e-commerce growth in only 10 weeks. While that was rather...

“Instagram is Becoming the New Mall: 3 Ways to Start Conversational Commerce Marketing” by Beerud Sheth via Total Retail

by admin | Jun 14, 2022 | m-commerce, Resources, Retail Strategy, Social Commerce, Social Media

Credit: about.fb.com Everyone knows Instagram as a social medium, but only a few realize it’s now becoming a conversational medium as well. Recently launched features now enable brands to conduct business with customers through private conversations. Businesses...

“5 Ways To Ace A Quick Store Refresh Of Your Retail Merchandising” by Bob Phibbs via Retail Doctor Blog

by admin | Jun 11, 2022 | Brick & Mortar, Resources, Retail Strategy

When I lived in Los Angeles, I did business makeovers for the Los Angeles Times. Now that I speak and travel more, I only do business makeovers as a paid consultant.  Recently I was contacted by a spa and outdoor furniture retailer for help with a storewide...

“Why Retailers Should Refocus on Customer-Centric KPIs” by Greg Chen via Total Retail

by admin | Jun 10, 2022 | Data Driven Performance, Resources, Retail Strategy

Credit: Getty Images by Fang Xia Nuo The science of customer attraction these days goes beyond offering a helpful, useful and accurate product that fulfills a need; it’s also about ensuring the customer is satisfied throughout their journey with your brand. Being...

“Is an urban retail recovery underway?” by Tom Ryan via Retail Wire

by admin | Jun 8, 2022 | Brick & Mortar, Commercial Real Estate, News, Predictions, Resources, Retail Strategy

“It’s slow progress, but retailers’ interest in urban corridors is returning and deal volume is inching up, while shoppers, workers, travelers and diners return to city life,” according to a new report from real estate services firm JLL. Are they right? The...

“Boost Sales With Gifts & Impulse Buys” by Krystina Morgan via Independent Retailer

by admin | Jun 7, 2022 | Retail Strategy, Seasonal Products, Tourism

With the prime tourist season upon us, this is the perfect opportunity for indie retailers nationwide to capitalize on gifts and impulse buys. Whether shoppers are looking for something to bring home to their family and friends, or you need small influential products...