National Shoe Retailers Association

Happy Friday from the National Shoe Retailers Association.

The business-for-sale market is expected to continue growing at a modest pace in the second half of 2024.

Business Bling Business Bling  Want to Buy or Sell a Business? The Market is Booming.   Business sales are soaring—and I don’t mean individual business revenues. The latest BizBuySell Insight Report reveals that 20% more businesses were sold in the second quarter this year than in 2023. Altogether, 2,448 bus...

When two companies with complementary strengths partner up, they can create a competitive advantage that neither could achieve alone.

1+1=3: funny math or a real metric? — Management One Inventory Planning 1+1=3 is a metaphor expressing exponential benefits and results that are achieved through a collaborative effort or partnership.

The customer isn't necessarily right, but the key to saying no lies in effective communication and a well-considered approach.

How to Say No to a Customer Professionally: 10 Effective Strategies Mastering the art of saying "no" to customers: Strategies for maintaining professionalism, offering alternatives, and preserving valuable relationships.

Join Soles4Souls mission to help give kids in need a brighter future by providing a new pair of shoes to children experiencing homelessness this back-to-school season. Donate today at https://soles4souls.org/?form=FUNSVLCEXPM! View Brand Awareness Campaign Video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8m0KIY7SFU. Soles4Souls

Another great Atlanta Shoe Show. We are always happy to meet our members and vendor partners. On Sunday, our Education Seminar was packed as Tom Post of the Freidman Group shared best practices for the sales floor. Two Ten’ WIFI happy hour was another opportunity to meet and celebrate sucessfull women in the industry. Early Monday morning Wolverine World Wide had an interactive meeting with our retailers exploring ways to drive sales to the independent channel. Thanks Laura and Justine for another fine show.

Is the technology in running shoes getting too technological?

Are running shoes getting too good? Why ‘technological doping’ is a growing concern for professional sports When tech makes an athlete perform beyond their natural ability, you might call that “technological doping”. How can we make it fair for everyone?

Ready for the Atlanta Shoe Market

Agreed! From your friends at the National Shoe Retailers Association.

Don't forget! If you are attending the Atlanta Shoe Market this weekend, you won't want to miss out on the NSRA Workshop. Learn to establish a quick connection with your customer through closing the sale. Save time at registration and preregister at https://www.nsra.org/event/ATLAug2024. We look forward to seeing you all there!

Just for fun. From the National Shoe Retailers Association.

It's not too early to start thinking about marketing for the holiday season.

6 E-Commerce Marketing Tips for the Holidays While we may not be saying “happy holidays!” just yet, now is the time for e-commerce marketers to turn their attention to one of the most important shopping seasons of the year: Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM).

When people are recognized, they work harder.

Workplace Recognition Is Actually Reassurance—and Necessary People need weekly recognition in order to put forth their best work. It's not for their egos but to make them feel safe.

Inflation is clearly still a prominent area of concern.

Employees Are Anxious About Inflation. Here's What You Can Do to Help Transparency and communication could be key to mitigating employees' stress.

After attending and conducting a seminar at the Chicago Shoe Market we visited 3 of Wisconsin’s best shoe stores - Chiappettas, Stan’s Fit for your Feet and The Heel. It was a great week to network with our members

Happy Friday from your friends at the National Shoe Retailers Association.

Loyalty programs are still a priority among consumers.

Consumers big fans of loyalty programs More than half, 70%, of consumers prioritize brands with loyalty programs and 76% of Americans will spend more when participating in a loyalty program. Those are top findings from Snappy's 2024 Customer Loyalty Study which surveyed 1,500 consumers regarding alignment…

Teach your employees that customer service is a team sport.

Don’t Throw Fellow Employees Under the Bus When mistakes occur in the workplace, how employees manage these situations can impact a customer’s perception of the business.

Corporate Social Responsibility is still important today.

Why Corporate Social Responsibility Matters in Executive Decision-Making | Entrepreneur Is your organization ready to implement a corporate social responsibility strategy? Discover the impact of CSR on executive decision-making.

Whether you're an established franchise brand looking to raise your awareness level or an emerging franchisor with a strong desire to connect to your base, here are some actionable advice for improving your industrywide reputation.

Follow These Strategies to Improve Your Brand Reputation | Entrepreneur For established brands or emerging franchisors wanting to connect with their base, here's actionable advice for improving industrywide reputation.

The strategy of "windowless" shopping was clever and little details in the planning –- from the no-frills shoebox architecture to potted plants – were carefully thought out.

The sneaky, smart reasons malls have no windows | CNN Business Decades ago, Americans flocked to Main Street to shop. A string of small family-owned stores stood next to each other along a tree-lined block or two, displaying their goods through large welcoming windows.

Just for fun from the National Shoe Retailers Association.

Don't miss out on this invaluable opportunity if you are attending the Atlanta Shoe Market! All attendees welcome. Register now for the NSRA Workshop. Learn to establish a quick connection with your customer through closing the sale. Save time at registration and preregister at https://www.nsra.org/event/ATLAug2024. We look forward to seeing you all there!

Quick fixes are like trying to teach a cat to do tricks.

Beware of "Quick Fixes" "Beware of the quick fix. It often turns into a permanent problem."

Brick-and-mortar retailers’ physical stores are incredible assets. They have recurring audiences that come in every single day and spend most of their money with the brand inside the store.

Retailers Have Been Lured Into E-Commerce Battle In-store retail media offers massive audiences that are an average of 70% larger than digital audiences for leading brick-and-mortars.

Less than half of consumers who purchased running footwear used them for exercise of any sort.

Why sales of running shoes are sprinting More than half of purchasers aren’t using them for exercise, per Circana.