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by Bob Phibbs, the Retail Doctor posted on November 4, 2025
Why your store keeps losing money month after month—and why you don't see it happening until it's too late. Here's how to stop the bleeding.
by Bob Phibbs, the Retail Doctor posted on October 30, 2025
Shoppers send silent signals in your store. Most teams miss them. Learn the 3 emotional switches that turn browsers into buyers—or send them out.
by Bob Phibbs, the Retail Doctor posted on October 21, 2025
I spent $120 and 90 minutes to shop at Harry Rosen. Walked out with nothing. Here's what luxury retail stores are getting wrong and how to fix it.
by Bob Phibbs, the Retail Doctor posted on October 17, 2025
Smart retailers win Small Business Saturday 2025 with Bob Phibbs’ tips on service, AI, and storytelling that boost sales and loyalty.
by Bob Phibbs, the Retail Doctor posted on October 2, 2025
Why employees resist sales training from managers but embrace the same techniques from outsiders—and how third-party validation breaks through skepticism to build buy-in.
by Bob Phibbs, the Retail Doctor posted on September 24, 2025
How a small coffee shop beat Starbucks with employee connection training that drove 40% sales growth. Why scripts fail and culture wins.
by Bob Phibbs, the Retail Doctor posted on September 17, 2025
How retail employee training combats customer loneliness while boosting revenue 35%. Soft skills development creates loyal customers and reduces turnover
by Bob Phibbs, the Retail Doctor posted on September 15, 2025
Credit card fees aren’t costs,they’re the price of customer convenience and loyalty Discover why retailers who offer payment choice grow their sales faster
by Bob Phibbs, the Retail Doctor posted on September 9, 2025
Retail retention is broken. Learn how Hallmark cards help retailers reactivate lapsed customers, lift ROI, and stand out beyond digital noise.
by Bob Phibbs, the Retail Doctor posted on September 3, 2025
Debunk 5 retail management and common retail myths to learn how to use Gross Profit Per Shopper (GPPS) to boost conversion, loyalty, and profitability.
