Category Archives: Part 1: Overview/Planning

This sub-category encompasses an introduction to retailing, building and sustaining relationships in retailing, and strategic planning in retailing.

A Video Look at Retailing 2020

Coca-Cola Research has produced a neat video on retailing 2020, especially from the perspective of appealing to younger consumers. Take a look.    

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A New Infographic on Global Retailing Trends

Cegid, a software developer focused on retailing, has produced an excellent infographic on retailing trends around the globe. This infographic incorporates data from the A.T. Kearney Global Retail Development Index: “The Global Retail Development Index is an annual study that … Continue reading

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Small Biz Retailer: Helpful Insights and Resources

Small Biz Retailer is a Web site that focuses on smaller firms. It offers a wide range of useful information: “The big retailers typically have people to whom to delegate many tasks. The challenge for the so-called ‘small retailers:’ they … Continue reading

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