{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"168. Why Is Competition GOOD In Retail?","description":"When a new store or competitor pops up, many independent retailers feel a sense of not being enough, tension, anxiety, annoyance, and fear\u2014lots and lots of fear. But competition in retail is a GOOD thing!&amp;nbsp; In today\u2019s episode, I\u2019m sharing a case study for what happens when we believe that competition in retail is positive\u2014and how that belief can help us improve our stores. If you\u2019ve ever been worried about the store next door, you\u2019ll want to listen in. For show notes, including links to anything I\u2019ve mentioned in the episode, visit&amp;nbsp;www.savvyshopkeeper.com\/episode168. Learn more about Kathy Cruz and Savvy Shopkeeper at Savvy Shopkeeper Follow Kathy on Instagram (@savvyshopkeeper)&amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/savvyshopkeeper.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/26808996\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/26808996"}