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A few months ago I had the opportunity to work retail in a fly shop. I was so geeked out: not only did I get to do what I loved most (play with produc...

“Over the next six months, we’ll be using these tenets from Dan to refocus your vision, offering a new standard for you to employ in your business and...

With the approach of the end of the year, my feed is always packed with two main themes: losing weight or a new fitness program to join, and advertisi...

This past holiday season I decided to challenge myself. I have always been opposed to shopping online, yet the stories my friends were telling me made...

Our successes are defined by the successes of others—by the successes of people like you.  2017 was a great year for The Mann Group, but it wasn’t a g...

It’s nearly the most wonderful time of the year again, and that means people are grabbing their bags and wallets and heading to their mecca of seasona...

Let me preface this tale with a fact: it is incredibly difficult to break habits. That being said, it’s important to shake things up and embrace your ...

There is no sign of dedication and devotion as abiding as a tattoo. For centuries, folks have used ink to symbolize their commitment to lovers and mot...

It’s not a question that’s easy to answer; you can’t exactly walk up to a customer and ask them for an in-depth review. Comment cards are archaic and ...

In today’s specialty retail industry, we often find ourselves being tugged by opposing forces, most of which can be divided into two camps: modern or ...

Some retailers just get it. It’s about creating a culture—the kind of atmosphere that employees are proud and excited to support, with products they c...

As retail shifts and changes in the 21st century, many brick and mortars are considering new forms of retail, including mobile storefronts housed in t...