Category Archives: Global Retailing

Read about how domestic and foreign retailers are performing around the world.

Local Online Marketing: A Smart Way to Target Customers

In the report available below, Neustar Insights / Retail says: “The global nature of the Internet doesn’t erase the need for swimsuits in Orlando or snowsuits in Minneapolis. Retailers still need to let buyers know where their closest stores are. … Continue reading

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Australia’s Telstra: Focusing on Employee Empowerment

Telstra, an Australian-based global firm, is a technology-driven telecommunications company with a number of retail stores. It recognizes the importance of store managers and empowers them accordingly. The focus is on customer service.    

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Mobile Shopping On the Upswing in China

Hey mobile retailers, the largest market in the world awaits. Click the chart to learn more from eMarketer.    

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