Navigating Tariffs: The Ripple Effect on Retail
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Navigating Tariffs: The Ripple Effect on Retail

ByMary Beth Garcia

As I began planning this month’s newsletter, one word kept flashing across headlines, economic reports, and retail roundtables: tariffs. Whether looming at 145% or fluctuating and retracting, the mere possibility of increased tariffs is already impacting the way retail teams are planning, pivoting, and preparing. From sourcing to sales, tariffs are top of mind. While…

retail store management
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MOHR Retail to Donate Virtual Instructor-Led Training and Microlearning to Retailers This Summer

ByMichael Patrick

The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated retail businesses and, as a result, their training budgets. But as stores reopen, the leadership and other interpersonal skills that once were essential are now critical. Resetting expectations, overseeing compliance on health and safety, and coaching in real-time to adjust service levels are just a few of the situations that…

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…

Retail Sales Training
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Training Retail Associates to Capitalize on Critical Sales Seasons

ByMichael Patrick

Summer is officially here, and with it, summer retail sales and deals. But of course, store managers are already looking ahead to the next big seasons of retail: back-to-school and holiday. During these critical seasons for the business, your sales associates and store managers have to be prepared to step up their game, skillfully handle…

customer experience
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4 Ways Store Managers Create Legendary Customer Experiences

ByMary Beth Garcia

The National Retail Federation’s Big Show is upon us, and once again, the digital transformation of retail is front and center: Topics like the latest disruptive technologies, artificial intelligence, and innovative apps and new ecommerce developments abound. At the same time, we know that tech, on its own, isn’t the cure-all for retail’s latest disruptive…

retail store manager training
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How Coaching in Real Time Raises Your Store’s Game

ByMichael Patrick

Today’s shoppers are more demanding and more educated about what they’re looking for than ever before. To keep up, retailers are constantly on the lookout for innovative ways to take the customer experience to a new level. But it takes more than data and technology to meet the demands of today’s customers. When shoppers are…