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by Bob Phibbs, the Retail Doctor posted on February 22, 2026

Retail franchise systems struggle to scale sales when selling isn’t defined. Learn why standardizing selling improves conversion, UPT, and average check.

by Bob Phibbs, the Retail Doctor posted on February 12, 2026

Bob Phibbs walks London's top retailers and shares 5 store design lessons from Harrods, Fortnum & Mason, Liberty, and more. Photos and takeaways included.

by Bob Phibbs, the Retail Doctor posted on January 30, 2026

Dick's Sporting Goods built a $13.7B business by putting community first. CEO Ed Stack's philosophy: hockey rinks for kids, not financial engineering.

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.

by Bob Phibbs, the Retail Doctor posted on December 16, 2025

First-hand observations from Shanghai on retail, culture, EVs, and discipline. What quiet streets and silent stores reveal about global retail.

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