{"content":"\n\n\n\n  <div class=\"item\n    \">\n\n    \n        <a href=\"/features/253400/pleasure-product-virtual-training-arrives-on-facebook\" class=\"img-holder lazyload\"\n          data-bg=\"https://images.xbiz.com/images/articles/253400/600x343.jpg/t/1632897160\"\n          \n          \n        >\n          <span class=\"hidden\">Pleasure Product Virtual Training Arrives on Facebook</span>\n        </a>\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"text-holder\">\n      \n        <span class=\"title\">opinion</span>\n        <h2><a href=\"/features/253400/pleasure-product-virtual-training-arrives-on-facebook\">Pleasure Product Virtual Training Arrives on Facebook</a></h2>\n        \n        <div class=\"author-line\">\n          \n          <a class=\"author-name\" href=\"/author/megan-swartz\">Megan Swartz</a> &middot; <time datetime=\"2020-07-24T07:00:00-07:00\" class=\"time\">Jul 24, 2020</time>\n        </div>\n      \n    </div>\n\n  </div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"item\n    \">\n\n    \n        <a href=\"/features/252164/how-to-bounce-back-from-a-retail-store-closure\" class=\"img-holder lazyload\"\n          data-bg=\"https://images.xbiz.com/images/articles/252164/600x343.jpg/t/1590792671\"\n          \n          \n        >\n          <span class=\"hidden\">How to Bounce Back From a Retail Store Closure</span>\n        </a>\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"text-holder\">\n      \n        <span class=\"title\">opinion</span>\n        <h2><a href=\"/features/252164/how-to-bounce-back-from-a-retail-store-closure\">How to Bounce Back From a Retail Store Closure</a></h2>\n        \n        <div class=\"author-line\">\n          \n          <a class=\"author-name\" href=\"/author/megan-swartz\">Megan Swartz</a> &middot; <time datetime=\"2020-05-29T07:00:00-07:00\" class=\"time\">May 29, 2020</time>\n        </div>\n      \n    </div>\n\n  </div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"item\n    \">\n\n    \n        <a href=\"/features/249705/how-to-execute-a-successful-retail-store-event\" class=\"img-holder lazyload\"\n          data-bg=\"https://images.xbiz.com/images/articles/249705/600x343.jpg/t/1619415017\"\n          \n          \n        >\n          <span class=\"hidden\">How to Execute a Successful Retail Store Event</span>\n        </a>\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"text-holder\">\n      \n        <span class=\"title\">opinion</span>\n        <h2><a href=\"/features/249705/how-to-execute-a-successful-retail-store-event\">How to Execute a Successful Retail Store Event</a></h2>\n        \n        <div class=\"author-line\">\n          \n          <a class=\"author-name\" href=\"/author/megan-swartz\">Megan Swartz</a> &middot; <time datetime=\"2020-02-11T07:00:00-08:00\" class=\"time\">Feb 11, 2020</time>\n        </div>\n      \n    </div>\n\n  </div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"item\n    \">\n\n    \n        <a href=\"/features/248249/consider-these-simple-adult-retail-store-improvements\" class=\"img-holder lazyload\"\n          data-bg=\"https://images.xbiz.com/images/articles/248249/600x343.jpg/t/1618510178\"\n          \n          \n        >\n          <span class=\"hidden\">Consider These Simple Adult Retail Store Improvements</span>\n        </a>\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"text-holder\">\n      \n        <span class=\"title\">opinion</span>\n        <h2><a href=\"/features/248249/consider-these-simple-adult-retail-store-improvements\">Consider These Simple Adult Retail Store Improvements</a></h2>\n        \n        <div class=\"author-line\">\n          \n          <a class=\"author-name\" href=\"/author/megan-swartz\">Megan Swartz</a> &middot; <time datetime=\"2019-11-23T07:00:00-08:00\" class=\"time\">Nov 23, 2019</time>\n        </div>\n      \n    </div>\n\n  </div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"item\n    \">\n\n    \n        <a href=\"/features/232164/store-makeover-tips-for-retailers\" class=\"img-holder lazyload\"\n          data-bg=\"https://images.xbiz.com/images/articles/232164/600x343.jpg/t/1514389264\"\n          \n          \n        >\n          <span class=\"hidden\">Store Makeover Tips for Retailers</span>\n        </a>\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"text-holder\">\n      \n        <span class=\"title\">opinion</span>\n        <h2><a href=\"/features/232164/store-makeover-tips-for-retailers\">Store Makeover Tips for Retailers</a></h2>\n        \n        <div class=\"author-line\">\n          \n          <a class=\"author-name\" href=\"/author/megan-swartz\">Megan Swartz</a> &middot; <time datetime=\"2017-12-26T07:00:00-08:00\" class=\"time\">Dec 26, 2017</time>\n        </div>\n      \n    </div>\n\n  </div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"item\n    \">\n\n    \n        <a href=\"/features/222166/q-a-lelo-goes-mainstream-with-magic-mike-partnership\" class=\"img-holder lazyload\"\n          data-bg=\"https://images.xbiz.com/images/articles/222166/600x343.jpg/t/1502129307\"\n          \n          \n        >\n          <span class=\"hidden\">Q&A: LELO Goes Mainstream With ‘Magic Mike’ Partnership</span>\n        </a>\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"text-holder\">\n      \n        <span class=\"title\">profile</span>\n        <h2><a href=\"/features/222166/q-a-lelo-goes-mainstream-with-magic-mike-partnership\">Q&A: LELO Goes Mainstream With ‘Magic Mike’ Partnership</a></h2>\n        \n        <div class=\"author-line\">\n          \n          <a class=\"author-name\" href=\"/author/megan-swartz\">Megan Swartz</a> &middot; <time datetime=\"2017-08-09T07:00:00-07:00\" class=\"time\">Aug 9, 2017</time>\n        </div>\n      \n    </div>\n\n  </div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"item\n    \">\n\n    \n        <a href=\"/features/221170/resurrecting-retail-why-keeping-shelves-stocked-is-key\" class=\"img-holder lazyload\"\n          data-bg=\"https://images.xbiz.com/images/articles/221170/600x343.jpg/t/1498159417\"\n          \n          \n        >\n          <span class=\"hidden\">Resurrecting Retail: Why Keeping Shelves Stocked Is Key</span>\n        </a>\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"text-holder\">\n      \n        <span class=\"title\">opinion</span>\n        <h2><a href=\"/features/221170/resurrecting-retail-why-keeping-shelves-stocked-is-key\">Resurrecting Retail: Why Keeping Shelves Stocked Is Key</a></h2>\n        \n        <div class=\"author-line\">\n          \n          <a class=\"author-name\" href=\"/author/megan-swartz\">Megan Swartz</a> &middot; <time datetime=\"2017-07-04T07:00:00-07:00\" class=\"time\">Jul 4, 2017</time>\n        </div>\n      \n    </div>\n\n  </div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"item\n    \">\n\n    \n        <a href=\"/features/216452/q-a-kim-faubel-discusses-new-role-with-clandestine-devices\" class=\"img-holder lazyload\"\n          data-bg=\"https://images.xbiz.com/images/articles/216452/600x343.jpg/t/1498974580\"\n          \n          \n        >\n          <span class=\"hidden\">Q&A: Kim Faubel Discusses New Role With Clandestine Devices</span>\n        </a>\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"text-holder\">\n      \n        <span class=\"title\">profile</span>\n        <h2><a href=\"/features/216452/q-a-kim-faubel-discusses-new-role-with-clandestine-devices\">Q&A: Kim Faubel Discusses New Role With Clandestine Devices</a></h2>\n        \n        <div class=\"author-line\">\n          \n          <a class=\"author-name\" href=\"/author/megan-swartz\">Megan Swartz</a> &middot; <time datetime=\"2017-01-26T07:00:00-08:00\" class=\"time\">Jan 26, 2017</time>\n        </div>\n      \n    </div>\n\n  </div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"item\n    \">\n\n    \n        <a href=\"/features/215821/retail-sales-get-boost-from-staff-morale-building\" class=\"img-holder lazyload\"\n          data-bg=\"https://images.xbiz.com/images/articles/215821/600x343.jpg/t/1498974287\"\n          \n          \n        >\n          <span class=\"hidden\">Retail Sales Get Boost From Staff Morale Building</span>\n        </a>\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"text-holder\">\n      \n        <span class=\"title\">opinion</span>\n        <h2><a href=\"/features/215821/retail-sales-get-boost-from-staff-morale-building\">Retail Sales Get Boost From Staff Morale Building</a></h2>\n        \n        <div class=\"author-line\">\n          \n          <a class=\"author-name\" href=\"/author/megan-swartz\">Megan Swartz</a> &middot; <time datetime=\"2017-01-09T07:00:00-08:00\" class=\"time\">Jan 9, 2017</time>\n        </div>\n      \n    </div>\n\n  </div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"item\n    full-width articles\n    \">\n\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"text-holder\">\n      \n        <span class=\"title\"></span>\n        <h2><a href=\"/features/215007/qa-tracie-crash-hanna-talks-pole-dancing-lessons-at-deja-vu-love-boutique\">Q&A: Tracie “Crash” Hanna Talks Pole Dancing Lessons at Deja Vu Love Boutique</a></h2>\n        \n        <div class=\"author-line\">\n          \n          <a class=\"author-name\" href=\"/author/megan-swartz\">Megan Swartz</a> &middot; <time datetime=\"2016-12-13T07:00:00-08:00\" class=\"time\">Dec 13, 2016</time>\n        </div>\n      \n    </div>\n\n  </div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"item\n    full-width articles\n    \">\n\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"text-holder\">\n      \n        <span class=\"title\"></span>\n        <h2><a href=\"/features/213567/customer-engagement-is-main-attraction-at-carnival-of-lust\">Customer Engagement Is Main Attraction at ‘Carnival of Lust’</a></h2>\n        \n        <div class=\"author-line\">\n          \n          <a class=\"author-name\" href=\"/author/megan-swartz\">Megan Swartz</a> &middot; <time datetime=\"2016-10-27T07:00:00-07:00\" class=\"time\">Oct 27, 2016</time>\n        </div>\n      \n    </div>\n\n  </div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"item\n    full-width articles\n    \">\n\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"text-holder\">\n      \n        <span class=\"title\"></span>\n        <h2><a href=\"/features/212412/ecns-traci-lopez-berry-nurtures-biz-partnerships-with-attention-to-detail\">ECN’s Traci Lopez Berry Nurtures Biz Partnerships With Attention to Detail</a></h2>\n        \n        <div class=\"author-line\">\n          \n          <a class=\"author-name\" href=\"/author/megan-swartz\">Megan Swartz</a> &middot; <time datetime=\"2016-09-22T07:00:00-07:00\" class=\"time\">Sep 22, 2016</time>\n        </div>\n      \n    </div>\n\n  </div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"item\n    \">\n\n    \n        <a href=\"/features/210659/five-tips-to-generate-repeat-business\" class=\"img-holder lazyload\"\n          data-bg=\"https://images.xbiz.com/images/articles/210659/600x343.jpg/t/1499038339\"\n          \n          \n        >\n          <span class=\"hidden\">Five Tips to Generate Repeat Business</span>\n        </a>\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"text-holder\">\n      \n        <span class=\"title\">opinion</span>\n        <h2><a href=\"/features/210659/five-tips-to-generate-repeat-business\">Five Tips to Generate Repeat Business</a></h2>\n        \n        <div class=\"author-line\">\n          \n          <a class=\"author-name\" href=\"/author/megan-swartz\">Megan Swartz</a> &middot; <time datetime=\"2016-08-09T07:00:00-07:00\" class=\"time\">Aug 9, 2016</time>\n        </div>\n      \n    </div>\n\n  </div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"item\n    \">\n\n    \n        <a href=\"/features/209502/retailer-tips-for-boosting-sales-after-a-slump\" class=\"img-holder lazyload\"\n          data-bg=\"https://images.xbiz.com/images/articles/209502/600x343.jpg/t/1499038990\"\n          \n          \n        >\n          <span class=\"hidden\">Retailer Tips for Boosting Sales After a Slump</span>\n        </a>\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"text-holder\">\n      \n        <span class=\"title\">opinion</span>\n        <h2><a href=\"/features/209502/retailer-tips-for-boosting-sales-after-a-slump\">Retailer Tips for Boosting Sales After a Slump</a></h2>\n        \n        <div class=\"author-line\">\n          \n          <a class=\"author-name\" href=\"/author/megan-swartz\">Megan Swartz</a> &middot; <time datetime=\"2016-07-04T07:00:00-07:00\" class=\"time\">Jul 4, 2016</time>\n        </div>\n      \n    </div>\n\n  </div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"item\n    full-width articles\n    \">\n\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"text-holder\">\n      \n        <span class=\"title\"></span>\n        <h2><a href=\"/features/207234/calexotics-institute-practical-advice-for-retailers\">CalExotics Institute: Practical Advice for Retailers</a></h2>\n        \n        <div class=\"author-line\">\n          \n          <a class=\"author-name\" href=\"/author/megan-swartz\">Megan Swartz</a> &middot; <time datetime=\"2016-04-28T07:00:00-07:00\" class=\"time\">Apr 28, 2016</time>\n        </div>\n      \n    </div>\n\n  </div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"item\n    \">\n\n    \n        <a href=\"/features/203897/adult-video-arcades-theaters-still-a-viable-investment-for-retailers\" class=\"img-holder lazyload\"\n          data-bg=\"https://images.xbiz.com/images/articles/203897/600x343.jpg/t/1499039776\"\n          \n          \n        >\n          <span class=\"hidden\">Adult Video Arcades, Theaters Still a Viable Investment for Retailers</span>\n        </a>\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"text-holder\">\n      \n        <span class=\"title\">opinion</span>\n        <h2><a href=\"/features/203897/adult-video-arcades-theaters-still-a-viable-investment-for-retailers\">Adult Video Arcades, Theaters Still a Viable Investment for Retailers</a></h2>\n        \n        <div class=\"author-line\">\n          \n          <a class=\"author-name\" href=\"/author/megan-swartz\">Megan Swartz</a> &middot; <time datetime=\"2016-02-14T07:00:00-08:00\" class=\"time\">Feb 14, 2016</time>\n        </div>\n      \n    </div>\n\n  </div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"item\n    full-width articles\n    \">\n\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"text-holder\">\n      \n        <span class=\"title\">opinion</span>\n        <h2><a href=\"/features/201173/retail-rendezvous-the-six-steps-to-hosting-a-great-retail-event\">Retail Rendezvous: The Six Steps to Hosting a Great Retail Event</a></h2>\n        \n        <div class=\"author-line\">\n          \n          <a class=\"author-name\" href=\"/author/megan-swartz\">Megan Swartz</a> &middot; <time datetime=\"2015-11-13T07:00:00-08:00\" class=\"time\">Nov 13, 2015</time>\n        </div>\n      \n    </div>\n\n  </div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"item\n    full-width articles\n    \">\n\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"text-holder\">\n      \n        <span class=\"title\">opinion</span>\n        <h2><a href=\"/features/199768/uplifting-sales-by-creating-a-positive-work-environment\">Uplifting Sales by Creating a Positive Work Environment</a></h2>\n        \n        <div class=\"author-line\">\n          \n          <a class=\"author-name\" href=\"/author/megan-swartz\">Megan Swartz</a> &middot; <time datetime=\"2015-10-11T07:00:00-07:00\" class=\"time\">Oct 11, 2015</time>\n        </div>\n      \n    </div>\n\n  </div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"item\n    full-width articles\n    \">\n\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"text-holder\">\n      \n        <span class=\"title\">opinion</span>\n        <h2><a href=\"/features/197257/remodeling-revamping-the-look-of-a-retail-store-setting\">Remodeling, Revamping the Look of a Retail Store Setting</a></h2>\n        \n        <div class=\"author-line\">\n          \n          <a class=\"author-name\" href=\"/author/megan-swartz\">Megan Swartz</a> &middot; <time datetime=\"2015-08-10T07:00:00-07:00\" class=\"time\">Aug 10, 2015</time>\n        </div>\n      \n    </div>\n\n  </div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"item\n    full-width articles\n    \">\n\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"text-holder\">\n      \n        <span class=\"title\">opinion</span>\n        <h2><a href=\"/features/196454/staffing-is-key-to-unlocking-sales-potential\">Staffing Is Key to Unlocking Sales Potential</a></h2>\n        \n        <div class=\"author-line\">\n          \n          <a class=\"author-name\" href=\"/author/megan-swartz\">Megan Swartz</a> &middot; <time datetime=\"2015-07-13T07:00:00-07:00\" class=\"time\">Jul 13, 2015</time>\n        </div>\n      \n    </div>\n\n  </div>\n\n","nextPage":2}