A Look at Three POS Scenarios Reflecting Three Stages of Retail Growth

A Look at Three POS Scenarios Reflecting Three Stages of Retail Growth

Leading a small-to-midsize adult business is exhilarating, yet daunting. Among the gazillion decisions you have to make, choosing the right point-of-sale (POS) system is one of the biggies. Whether you’re just setting up shop or expanding your store footprint, your POS system is the functional backbone of your operations.

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Tue, 16 July 2024

Best Practices for an Efficient Shoot Day

Best Practices for an Efficient Shoot Day

‘Be prepared!” That’s always good advice, but especially on shoot days. When you’re shooting, you want to be able to focus on your performance — not on the hundred little details and complications that can get in your way and negatively impact your productivity or the quality of your clips and content.

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Mon, 15 July 2024

Unlocking Revenue Potential With Tiered Pricing

Unlocking Revenue Potential With Tiered Pricing

If you’re a creator aiming to monetize your content and expand your online presence, one strategy that can truly revolutionize your business is tiered pricing.

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Fri, 12 July 2024

WIA Profile: Blanca Estrada-Gonzalez

WIA Profile: Blanca Estrada-Gonzalez

Blanca Estrada-Gonzalez will be the first to tell you that she “drops panties for a living,” and she wouldn’t have it any other way. Though Magic Silk’s star saleswoman once aspired to become a medical doctor, the universe had other plans — and those plans involved jock straps, lacy undies and see-through bedroom wear for all.

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Thu, 11 July 2024

N69 Founder Kamila Hrecka Brings Sex Ed, Products to the Polish Market

N69 Founder Kamila Hrecka Brings Sex Ed, Products to the Polish Market

Come for the Catholic cathedrals, stay for the world-class pleasure expertise! While that may not be an official slogan, there is no denying that modern retail boutique N69 is adding a touch of intimate class to the Polish adult products market.

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Tue, 9 July 2024

Lumi Ray: Adult Stardom? Yes Chef!

Lumi Ray: Adult Stardom? Yes Chef!

“They saw how serious I am about training,” she says. “Then last year I also did this rom-com for Erika Lust — Casey Calvert’s “Blind Date” with Michael Vegas, Alexis Tae and Casey — and my character was a photographer, like I am.”

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Mon, 8 July 2024

WIA Profile: Nikki Night

WIA Profile: Nikki Night

Nikki Night describes herself as “The Fairy Cam Mother” and it would be hard to argue that she has not earned that magical title. Night’s multifaceted adult industry career has spanned content creation, model coaching, developing XXX websites for talent, marketing and even serving as sex toy company Kiiroo’s head of model success and managing the FeelStars roster of talent.

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Fri, 5 July 2024

Canadian Sexual Wellness Brands Nobü, BodiSpa Reveal Goals for Growth

Canadian Sexual Wellness Brands Nobü, BodiSpa Reveal Goals for Growth

Today’s most beloved pleasure products often blend the adult and mainstream worlds, marketing their sensual designs in boxes that won’t deter vanilla shoppers — or mainstream retail buyers. Canadian sister brands BodiSpa and Nobü aim to embody this vision, bringing adult fantasies to even the shyest of consumers.

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Thu, 4 July 2024

How Gen Z Is Reshaping Pleasure Product Marketing

How Gen Z Is Reshaping Pleasure Product Marketing

Gen Z is breaking the customer funnel, and it’s exactly what we need. In the past, figuring out customers’ purchasing habits, both in-store and digital, was relatively straightforward. But Gen Z’s priorities are completely different from those of their predecessors, and so are their shopping habits.

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Tue, 2 July 2024

Unpacking the Payment Card Industry's Latest Data Security Standard

Unpacking the Payment Card Industry's Latest Data Security Standard

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a set of requirements and guidelines that apply to all businesses that accept credit card payments, and is designed to ensure the security of those transactions.

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Mon, 1 July 2024

Compliance With State Age Verification Laws

Compliance With State Age Verification Laws

During the past year, website operators have faced a slew of new state age verification laws entailing a variety of inconsistent compliance obligations.

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Fri, 28 June 2024

A Look at the Serious Business of Novelties in Retail

A Look at the Serious Business of Novelties in Retail

Adult retailers put a lot of thought into the products they carry. They want to offer customers high-quality sex toys with the latest technology and features, plus a robust selection of condoms and lubricants — all at competitive prices.

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Thu, 27 June 2024

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