Monthly Archives: October 2012

What Are Optimal Prices for a Retailer?

A key decision for retailers involves setting the proper prices. If prices are too low, then profit margins suffer. If prices are too high, shoppers may patronize competitors. Thus, it is crucial to set “optimal” prices and enact the proper balance … Continue reading

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Online Versus Store Preferences (Attitudes)

How do shoppers feel about online versus store shopping? This infographic from Lab42 gives some good insights. Linked to Mashable

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Social Media Use by Fast-Growing Retailers

This infographic is based upon research on people’s social engagement with retailers by Exact Target.

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