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Riding the Holiday Momentum to Future Success: Lessons From HobbyTown’s Michael Dayton
Posted In: Events, Holiday, Industry,
Date posted Jan 23

How to use your Holiday momentum to set yourself up for future success – summary of an interview with successful retailer, Michael Dayton, Hobbytown.

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Apply now for Retailer of the Year Awards!
Posted In: Events, Industry,
Date posted Jan 9

Join us for the Retail Alliance Annual Meeting, where we reflect on the past year’s achievements, discuss the future of Retail Alliance, and...

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Super Saturday Playbook: Last-Minute Strategies Retailers Can Use to Win the Biggest Shopping Day Be
Posted In: Events, Holiday, Marketing,
Date posted Dec 19

For retailers, few days matter more than Super Saturday, also known as Panic Saturday. It’s the final Saturday before Christmas and one of the...

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Boats, Bites, & Holiday Lights - Check out the photos!
Posted In: Events, Holiday,
Date posted Dec 5

"I truly enjoyed the beautiful boat ride to see the holiday lights — it was such a magical and peaceful experience." Feedback from one of the guests...

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2025 Holiday Shopping Guide Now Available!
Posted In: Community, Events, Holiday, Marketing, Member Spotlight, News/Press Releases,
Date posted Nov 13

Discover Hampton Roads’ Ultimate Local Holiday Shopping Guide! This curated guide features dozens of local retailers offering unique gifts, festive...

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DIY Holiday Marketing Campaigns That Drive Customer Experience: Cross-Promotion & District Momentum
Posted In: Community, Events, Holiday,
Date posted Sep 17

DIY Holiday Marketing Campaigns - Cross-Promotion & District Momentum. Practical strategies to boost holiday engagement through collaboration and...

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Virginia Retail Matters 2024: A Recap of Insight, Innovation, and Retail Trends
Posted In: Events,
Date posted Oct 4

On September 19, retailers, industry experts, and forward-thinking professionals gathered at the picturesque Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg for...

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Retail Alliance Expands Virginia Retail Matters, A State of Retail, Event
Posted In: Events, News/Press Releases,
Date posted Jul 18

Norfolk, VA: July 17, 2024 – Retail Alliance will hold its Virginia Retail Matters event again in 2024, after a successful inaugural launch...

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2023 Retailer of the Year Winners Are Announced!
Posted In: Events, Industry, News/Press Releases,
Date posted Oct 20

Retail Alliance announced the winners for this year’s Retailer of the Year Awards (ROTYs) at their celebration on Thursday, October 19 at The Harbor...

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Retail Alliance to Present Lifetime Achievement Award to Pamela Katrancha, long-time Hampton Roads r
Posted In: Events, News/Press Releases,
Date posted Oct 12

Retail Alliance is proud to announce that Pamela Katrancha, owner of Garden Gazebo, is the recipient of their 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award, to be...

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10 Small Business Strategies for Holiday Success
Posted In: Events, Holiday, Marketing,
Date posted Oct 14

October is here and soon enough it will be the holiday season! Small business owners should have already thought about how to prepare for this...

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Congratulations to our Retailer of the Year 2022 winners
Posted In: Events,
Date posted Sep 26

On Thursday September 22, 2022 Retail Alliance held their Retailer of the Year Awards at the Virginia Air & Space Science Center in...

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