The St. Regis Group, Cheektowaga, NY, announced the appointment of Jesse Waltman as chief financial officer. Waltman joins as a member of St. Regis’ executive team, reporting directly to newly-announced CEO, Mark Waisbrod. Waltman is a chartered professional accountant who brings more than 15 years of experience in a wide range of finance and business…
Read MoreNetflix, which has done plenty of pop-ups and limited installments, is taking the idea of these immersive merchandising experiences and making them permanent, bridging a gap between a normal brick-and-mortar store and an event.
Read MoreIn her best-selling book, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up,” author Marie Kondo identifies high levels of clarity and focus that result from eliminating unnecessary items from our personal and professional lives. Removing “clutter” brings with it an almost overwhelming sense of relief and an ability to spend more time and attention on the things that matter most. The same principal can be applied to our quest to make more efficient use of our time. To “de-clutter,” we must first identify and yes, write down how we spend our time…
Read MoreYou’ve seen apparel trends like “Gorpcore” and “Normcore.” Now there’s Delicore—the phenomenon of restaurants and deli merchandise being treated as high fashion, thanks to celebrities and luxury labels. So, how can you turn this trend into an opportunity for your food service industry clients?
Read MoreUniversity of Colorado’s merchandise sales have increased by 1,200% year-to-date, and most of that is due to the Coach Prime Effect. Similar to the Taylor Swift Effect, the Coach Prime Effect is what happens when a new variable enters an established medium and create new demand in something from new audiences.
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If you weren’t able to join us in Phoenix for the most recent Power Meetings event, check out this video recap showcasing the networking and fun, including golf competitions, live music, and plenty of desert air and sunshine.
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At the Reciprocity Road Rally in Nashville, Charles River Apparel partnered with Reciprocity Road and its partners to donate over $7,500 to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee. Reciprocity Road is a brand merchandising group serving more than 150 Fortune 500 companies. It is comprised of 11 distributors, with Charles River Apparel as…
Read MoreJust last year, Lululemon and Peloton were locked in a court battle over apparel designs. Now, the two fitness brands have announced a strategic partnership, which includes co-branded apparel.
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Proforma, Cleveland, achieved a significant milestone by securing the No. 126 position on the prestigious Franchise Times top 400 list. This noteworthy ascent marks a substantial leap from Proforma’s 2020 ranking at No. 158. “The Franchise Times Top 400 is an exclusive annual ranking of the largest U.S.-based franchise systems by global system-wide sales,” said…
Read MoreMy daughter turned me on to Lenny’s Podcast. Lenny Rachitsky has the #1 business newsletter on Substack and is a quiet, unassuming model of what a podcast host should be. He interviews “world-class product leaders and growth experts,” blah, blah, blah. Anywho… One podcast featured an Etsy exec name Tim Holley. Listening while mowing the lawn, I heard Tim say, “We are constantly trying new features. Our failure rate is 80%.” I smiled. That number gave me great comfort. The hardest part about being a sales trainer is coming up…
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