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“Why does it take a crisis for retailers to get innovative?” by Steve Dennis via Retail Wire

by admin | Jul 27, 2020 | Corona Virus, Retail Strategy

Through a special arrangement, presented here for discussion is a summary of Steve Dennis’ recent Forbes article. Steve is president & founder of SageBerry Consulting and a senior Forbes Contributor. His first book — Remarkable Retail: How to Win...

“WHAT’S FUELING SKATEBOARDING’S CURRENT BOOM?” by Ian Browning via Jenkem Mag

by admin | Jul 22, 2020 | Industry, Retail Strategy, Skateboard

Do you get the feeling that there are a lot more people skating lately than ever before? And I’m not just talking little kids, it seems like all sorts of folks are suddenly rolling around. At my local, Brower Park, where the basketball courts were stripped of hoops,...

“How Digital Signage Can Improve The In-Store Experience” by Bobby Marhamat via Independent Retailer

by admin | Jul 20, 2020 | Resources, Retail Strategy

Prices matter, but for the consumers of today, numbers are less important than the experiences that surround them. In the new age of commerce, both online and in stores, shoppers usually have several options for where to buy. Using their smartphones, they can stand in...

“How the COVID-19 Coin Shortage is Affecting Retailers” by Ashley Chiaradio via Total Retail

by admin | Jul 16, 2020 | Corona Virus, Retail Strategy

Photo Credit: Getty Images by Chuck Cross / EyeEm Some brick-and-mortar retailers are obligating customers to allow cashiers to keep their change as the U.S. experiences a coin shortage due to the COVID-19 pandemic, PYMNTS reported. Recently, grocery chain Kroger...

“What’s Selling at Heritage Surf?” by Tiffany Montgomery via Shop Eat Surf

by admin | Jul 16, 2020 | Distinguished Retail Members, Industry, Retail Strategy, Surf

Heritage Surf in Sea Isle City, New Jersey – Photo courtesy of Heritage Please click on the following link to view this relevant Shop Eat Surf Article containing commentary from Jamie Heritage of BRA Distinguished Retail Member Heritage Surf: What’s Selling at...

“Keys to Understanding Flat-Rate Shipping Options” by Rob Zaleski via Total Retail

by admin | Jul 13, 2020 | Resources, Retail Strategy

As of November 2019, all three major carriers — USPS, FedEx, and UPS — now offer flat-rate shipping options. This begs two questions: One, should you be using flat-rate shipping? And if so, which carrier’s flat-rate shipping options should you choose and when? Below...