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6 Rules of Battle for Local Retailers

Two words that can strike dread into any retailer's heart - "Coming Soon". When you drive by that empty storefront or construction...

Retail Roundup - Top Retail Stories - November 2018

It's all about holiday shopping this month..... Hot Topics Black Friday? Cyber Monday? Small Business Saturday? Words don’t matter as...

The 6 "Must Haves" to Create Successful Retail Events

In my consulting practice, I’ve been asked if in-store events really drive positive ROI. My response is if you are expecting a full...

Retail Roundup - Top Retail Stories - October 2018

From Sears to the start of the holiday season, and my new favorite word "Phygital", here's what everyone was talking about this month....

Eight Mistakes to Avoid to Win at Retail

After working with many retailers over the past 15 years, I’ve been exposed to visionary players and retailers who are struggling to make...

Retail Roundup - Top Retail Stories - September 2018

From Nike to Amazon to new store concepts, here are the big stories everyone was talking about. Hot Topics Nike’s big gamble – risky,...

Benefits of Local Partnerships - INFOGRAPHIC

As a follow up to my blog post on "6 Benefits of Local Partnerships for Retailers", here is an infographic that illustrates the main...

Local Marketing. It's where retailers win or lose

Today’s customers are savvier than ever before. People literally have the world at their fingertips, but consumers want personalized,...

Retail Roundup - Top Retail Stories - August 2018

Here are the big stories everyone was talking about. Hot Topics Retail Earnings - What apocalypse? Many retailers have announced positive...

Five Contenders to Benefit Most from Toys 'R Us' Demise

Toys ‘R Us did not go out of business due to a lack of demand for toys. In fact, per NPD, US & Global toy sales increased 1% in 2017. In...

New Store Concepts Breathe Life Into Established Brands

There was a great article earlier this year in Forbes called “Physical Retail isn’t Dead, Boring Retail Is”. According to the author,...

6 Ways to Use Digital Marketing to Drive Retail Sales

There’s no other way to say it: We’re living in a digital world. And marketers are responding. In 2018, marketers are shifting their...

Top Local Marketing Strategies to Drive Retail Sales

Regardless of the size of the retailer, having a local presence can pay dividends. Online behemoth Amazon, is moving into physical retail...

How do these glasses look?

During my recent trip to New York, I stopped by the Warby Parker store on the Upper East Side, just a few blocks from the Metropolitan...

New York, New York - Amazon & Retail Trends

To quote the wise Taylor Swift, “Welcome to New York”. Just came back from a quick trip and no matter how many times I’ve been there, it...

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