Retail traditions and Thanksgiving gratitude

A Season to Savor, with Gratitude

As Thanksgiving approaches, we’re feeling especially thankful for the support and collaboration of our clients, partners, and friends this year. The retail world is always evolving and never dull, especially during the holiday season, and that’s also why it’s so important to take a moment out for gratitude and reflection.

This is the time we cherish — gathering with loved ones, sharing some delicious food, enjoying old traditions, and creating new memories.

At MOHR Retail, we’re celebrating and applauding those retailers that have decided to stay closed on Thanksgiving Day, bucking the more recent trend of getting a head start on Black Friday. These retailers are sending a powerful message to their associates and customers that they’re grateful for their teams and want to give them a chance to rest and rejuvenate before heading into the long workdays of a hectic holiday season.

🦃 In the spirit of sharing traditions, we also have a special treat for you this month. We’ve rounded up some of our MOHR Retail team’s favorite Thanksgiving recipes, which you can find below in the newsletter.

We hope you’ll join in the fun and contribute your favorite cookie recipe for a holiday cookie exchange we’re planning for our December newsletter. To take part, simply email us the recipe by Wednesday, December 7, and then be on the lookout for a batch of mouthwatering reasons to open your email next month!

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at MOHR Retail! We are grateful for the opportunity to serve and engage with you and your teams.

Mary Beth Garcia, CEO

Make the Most of the Holiday Season

Between Amazon Prime Days, concerns about product availability, major retailers discounting to clear out inventory, and just plain stress about dealing with the crowds, consumers kicked off their holiday shopping early this year. Even with inflation woes, retailers are already in the thick of what’s expected to be a healthy holiday sales season.

As recent years have proven, Black Friday is no longer the biggest retail day of the year. In fact, Hugh Fletcher, global marketing director and thought leadership lead at Wunderman Thompson Commerce, told Retail Dive that companies will have to work much harder this year to encourage Black Friday spend. But with more channels at their disposal, retailers also have more opportunities to meet shoppers’ demands.

Check out some of our recent articles for ideas and strategies to capitalize on this year’s holiday season:

Keep your leaders and associates productive and energized this holiday season: How Effective Retail Leaders Prevent Burnout and Keep Great Talent

Create a culture of selling as service to thrive amid uncertainty: To Succeed in an Unpredictable Holiday Season, Refocus on the Human Factors

Adapt your leadership approach to bring out the best in everyone: How to Use the DiSC® Profile to be a More Effective Retail Leader

Training Strategies to Boost Retail Sales, Loyalty, and ROI

Now’s the time to evaluate and optimize your training strategies for 2023. Earlier this week, MOHR Retail CEO Mary Beth Garcia joined iSpring eLearning expert Natalie Taylor for a webinar exploring developmental strategies to increase engagement, reduce turnover, and lower operational costs.

Watch the webinar to find out how to develop the skills and behaviors your customers will reward with their spending and loyalty.

View the webinar

Dig in to some of our favorite Thanksgiving recipes!

One of the ways we show gratitude is by nourishing those around us. In that spirit, our team is delighted to be able to share some of their favorite Thanksgiving recipes with you.

From side dishes to dessert, you’ll find plenty of inspiration for your Thanksgiving table here. And if you have an irresistible recipe or two to share, let us know — we’d love to add to the collection!

Get the recipes

🍪 Don’t forget our December holiday cookie swap! To participate, simply reply to this message with your favorite cookie recipe, or check our LinkedIn page for more details.

What we’re reading and sharing

Fashion Retailers That Push Gift Cards and Discounts Will Win Big This Holiday Season (Retail Dive/Morning Consult poll)
Get the Most Out of Holiday Shopping: Three Must-Haves for Brick-and-Mortar Retailers (Forbes)
Nike Execs Become Some of the Hottest Hires in Sportswear, Triggering a Talent War (Insider)
Free Returns May Soon be a Thing of the Past as Retailers Roll Out Stricter Policies (CNBC)
Chick-fil-A’s 3-Day Work Week Has Had Stunning Results (The Takeout)
In Their Words: The State of Seasonal Workers (Axonify study)

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