Retail’s Mental Health Matters: Building a Culture of Trust
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Retail’s Mental Health Matters: Building a Culture of Trust

ByMary Beth Garcia

Retail has always been a people business. Every interpersonal interaction, connection, and relationship—whether externally with customers or internally among team members and with leaders—is a vital link in the chain that creates results. In today’s environment, though, where every department is being asked to do more with less and the pace of change feels relentless, this pivotal…

Brick-and-Mortar Retailers Share Covid-19 Lessons, Insights
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Brick-and-Mortar Retailers Share Covid-19 Lessons, Insights

ByMary Beth Garcia

Retailers are used to upheaval and constant change. Over the past decade alone, the “retail apocalypse” has dominated the news as traditional brick-and-mortar retailers have scrambled to adapt to the competitive threat of digital disruptors and changing consumer preferences. By the end of 2019, savvy retail businesses were gaining traction in their strategies with a…

retail trends
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4 Trending Retail Management Themes for the Coming Year

ByMary Beth Garcia

Another year is drawing to a close, and as is usual in retail, whew, what a year! Change is always part of the retail story, but with change can come some exciting new opportunities—if you’re prepared to seize them. The evolution of brick and mortar continues, as both traditional retailers and formerly online-only retailers experiment…

What Online Retailers Need to Know for a Successful Brick-and-Mortar Launch
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What Online Retailers Need to Know for a Successful Brick-and-Mortar Launch

ByLaurel Moad

The next frontier for online retailers isn’t online at all. As web-based brands recognize that they can’t continue to grow their businesses if they limit their reach to one single channel, they’re increasingly investing in brick-and-mortar storefronts as a means to expand brand exposure and increase customer acquisition. Following the lead of brands such as…