I see this situation all over the city. Amazon shipping companies are “warehousing” our public space. They put up cones and are permanently setup and conducting business. They use public space for private commercial use.
They’re like a pop-up store in a public parking spot. But unlike a physical store that is in a private building and pays commercial storefront taxes, these trucks don’t pay those retailer taxes. (Each year businesses in lower ...
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June 16, 2019
June 16, 2019
Business lunch: how retail is changing :)
Old retail is 80% analog. This consists of: the physical store, staff, customer service training, etc. What you’d expect walking into a Saks or Macy's. And it's about 20% tech: computers, cash registers (POS systems), mobile shopping, Google ranking, apps, hiring social influencers, Instagram, etc.
Today, the retailers that are well positioned, growing, and 'hot' carry the opposite equation: they're 20% analog and 80% tech.
Our Wren & Ivy Pop-up Shop is tomorrow from 1-4pm. Come see the most popular items from the brand and get free embossing during the event!
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Friday, June 15, 2018
Friday, June 15, 2018
Come to the store on Friday, June 15th from 1-4pm to see new arrivals from Wren & Ivy and get the perfect Father's Day gift! We will offer free embossing during the event. Hope to see you all there!
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October 11, 2017
October 11, 2017
Is your dream to start a business? What if there was a store that sold dreams? Now there this: my friend Jen Groover has opened a pop-up store to help people that want to start a business. JumpStart Connect is open at 393 Broadway (and Canal St.) till this Friday. Please stop by and start living your dream today.
Already have a business? The experts there can help you grow it.
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