Monthly Archives: March 2015

An Infographic Look at the Evolution of Web Design

Web design and the quality/features of Web sites have certainly come a long way over the last 25 years. AmeriCommerce has put together an excellent infographic on the evolution of Web design: “During the 25 years since the Internet entered … Continue reading

Posted in Online Retailing, Part 1: Overview/Planning, Part 2: Ownership, Strategy Mix, Online, Nontraditional, Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information, Part 7: Communicating with the Customer | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Worldwide, Brick-and-Mortar Stores Still a Big Winner

Despite perceptions to the contrary, on a global basis, brick-and-mortar stores are not fading away in the face of online and mobile shopping. However, these stores must be committed to customers and adaptive to the times. eMarketer reports that: “Customer … Continue reading

Posted in Part 1: Overview/Planning, Part 2: Ownership, Strategy Mix, Online, Nontraditional, Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information, Part 4: Store Location Planning, Part 5: Managing a Retail Business, Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing, Part 7: Communicating with the Customer, Part 8: Putting It All Together | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Be a GREAT Work Colleague

All of us need to understand our roles and functions in the companies for which we work. We should want both our bosses and peers to view us in a favorable light and perceive us as great colleagues. As Officevibe … Continue reading

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