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by Bob Phibbs, the Retail Doctor posted on March 12, 2026
Retail training fails when it protects people from failure. Here's why microlearning doesn't change floor behavior, and what actually does.
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by Bob Phibbs, the Retail Doctor posted on January 29, 2026
Faire wholesale review from 30-year retail consultant: net 60 terms, free returns, low minimums. When to use it and when to stick with your sales rep.
by Bob Phibbs, the Retail Doctor posted on January 27, 2026
The What vs Why method teaches retail associates questions to ask that are open-ended, and reveal customer intent, turning product requests into complete sales.
by Bob Phibbs, the Retail Doctor posted on January 22, 2026
Retail associates have 15 seconds to greet customers. ChatGPT answers in 10. Why the greeting window shrunk and what retailers must do now.
by Bob Phibbs, the Retail Doctor posted on January 6, 2026
Your team completes training daily but sales stay flat. Why? Apps teach knowing & doing, not selling. Here's the $500K gap—and how to fix it.
by Bob Phibbs, the Retail Doctor posted on December 24, 2025
Retail insights from 2025 reveal why technology isn’t the problem—human execution, leadership response, and training discipline are.
by Bob Phibbs, the Retail Doctor posted on December 18, 2025
Men shop last minute because they avoid the chore. Smart retailers turn this behavior into profit with these proven sales techniques.
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