by Alexander Babbage As part of an ongoing survey, a report, the Babbage Pulse, demonstrates retail recovery will depend on how different communities have responded to the seriousness of the virus and sheltering in place. Babbage Pulse was created by Alexander Babbage, a leading national research firm. Consumers have been tracked weekly since March 20 […]
COVID-19
How Businesses Are Coming Together to Help Those Affected by COVID-19
In the wake of all the business closures, lockdowns, and cases popping up all over the world, it can seem hard to find the silver lining in all the coronavirus madness. But in all actuality, there is a small but powerful silver lining, and it’s how many people are coming together to offer help and […]
Implementing New COVID-19 Policies in Retail Stores
by Elizabeth Cichowski Whether or not retailers are requiring their employees to wear face masks, those employees need to make a human connection if you want to increase sales and capture market share from your competition. That valuable discussion brings up a completely different issue: If you are implementing new policies due to this pandemic, […]
Foko Retail Launches New Retailer Resources as Part of COVID Kit
Foko Retail, a leader in the retail communication space, recently announced the release of its coronavirus employee screening tool, MyCheck-In, and a new website tracking store reopenings across every US state as part of its COVID Kit for retailers. The new suite of resources was designed to help retailers cope with the evolving challenges of […]
The National Hardware Show Introduces Digital Platform – NHS Connects
The National Hardware Show (NHS), the leading event dedicated to all things home improvement, hardware and product innovation, is pleased to introduce NHS Connects. In the spirit of bringing the hardware community together, NHS Connects is a new digital platform that enables networking and business to continue leading up to the Show, which is now […]
Q2 Trends and Predictions Around the Coronavirus
The impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has put many consumers and business owners all over the world on edge. With no foreseeable future on when this pandemic will end and the number of infections continuing to increase day after day, most brick-and-mortar retailers have closed their doors and are relying solely on online sales to […]
Retail Employee Engagement and COVID-19: Getting Back to Work
The other night I saw a Big Lots TV commercial. Instead of the usual, slightly sad COVID-era piano soundtrack, it opened with an upbeat version of Put A Little Love in Your Heart. It showed real employees cleaning, sanitizing, stocking shelves with toilet paper, and smiling. It ended with the tagline “Your Neighborhood Discount Store.” […]
Changes, Preparations, and Interests: Post COVID-19 Outlook for Retailers
Nothing has felt normal in the past few months and things just continue to change as we move farther into the COVID-19 pandemic. States are starting to lift their stay-at-home orders and while it seems like business may return to usual, that is far from the reality. Retailers are going to be up against a […]
How to Keep Your Online Business Thriving During COVID-19
The impact of COVID-19 has undoubtedly changed retail. To contain the virus, governments of several countries have taken unprecedented measures such as limiting travels and in severe cases, implementing strict lockdowns, causing many businesses to close their doors to the public. Darkened Storefronts To combat the store closures, many retailers are turning to their onlines […]
Tips for Retailers Marketing Non-Essential Essentials During COVID-19
by Brooke Chaplan As COVID-19 continues to impact the world, it’s certainly a scary time for millions of people. Additionally, it’s a really scary time for businesses that are deemed non-essential at this time. However, business owners have the power to change the narrative around their business. Even though your local government might view your […]
