Monthly Archives: June 2016

Gearing Up for Back-to-School Sales

Yes, it’s only June 2, 2016. Nonetheless, a number of retailers are now gearing up for the back-to-school selling season; and some have even set up their displays already. In this highly competitive, multichannel environment, getting started early has become … Continue reading

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How Customers Feel About Waiting in Lines

We are an impatient society and expect that our time be respected. Thus, many shoppers get impatient if the lines in a retail store are too long. Sometimes, they even leave the store without buying. What should store-based retailers understand … Continue reading

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