From the Magazine
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our August magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: Which point-of-sale system do you use, and how well does it meet your needs in terms of performance, features, and cost effectiveness?
HONOLULU (BRAIN) — It's been one year since Marie Jobes launched HIdrate Electrolytes, a Hawaii-made and woman-owned hydration drink company. Designed for athletes training and racing in humid climates, the drink mix debuted at the Hapalua Half Marathon on the island of Oahu in 2024.
PARIS (BRAIN) — The French bike industry is on the verge of big changes due to the recently announced plans of the national government to create conditions for almost doubling of domestic production of bikes and more active popularization of cycling in the country in years to come.
CEDARVILLE, Ohio (BRAIN) — Sojourn Cyclery has been at trade shows before, but for the first time at the two-day Philly Bike Expo in March, owner Jay Kinsinger set up a workshop at his booth to give attendees a tiny glimpse of what goes into manufacturing a custom wooden frame.
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. (BRAIN) — Fax machines and flip phones are yesterday's technology to most, but for those still using them, there's comfort in their familiarity. John Quintana understands. He spent several years focusing on upgrading one of this industry's oldest and most overlooked standards: Presta and Schrader inflation valves and the pump heads that affix to them.
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our July magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: How would you describe relations with key suppliers and sales reps, and what supplier actions have most impacted your shop’s success?
A version of this feature ran in the June issue of BRAIN.
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our June magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: How concerned are you about tariffs, how do you stay informed, and will you itemize the added costs?
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our May magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: What resources do you invest in social media? What are your expectations for performance and how do you measure effectiveness?
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our April magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: What do you do to earn revenue besides sales and service? What have you tried in the past or plan to implement in the future?
A version of this feature ran in the March issue of BRAIN.
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our March magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: What are your top strategies and biggest obstacles when it comes to recruiting and retaining staff?
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our December magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: How relevant are in-person trade shows, seminars, and dealer events? Which events do you think you might attend in 2025?
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