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.

Inc.’s List of the Most Audacious Entrepreneurs

Being a successful entrepreneur is tough — and it requires a lot of hard work and persistence. This year Inc. published a very interesting — and fun — “Most Audacious” entrepreneurs’ list, noting that: “Starting a company from scratch is, … Continue reading

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Food Retailing in Latin America

In Latin America, consumers have a distinctive shopping pattern for food items. According to a recent study by Nielsen: Latin America has “a bounty of fresh food options for consumers, fueling frequent shopping trips for everything from tantalizing fruits to … Continue reading

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Tesco Exits the United States

British firm Tesco is one of the largest and most popular retailers in the world. Nonetheless, after a much publicized, highly anticipated, and rather recent entry into the United States marketplace, Tesco has decided to leave the U.S. As reported … Continue reading

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