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.

How the World’s Population Is Changing

For many large retailers, understanding the shifts in the global population is imperative. Take a look at this video to learn more.    

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The Growth of Apps in Retailing

As we have reported before, mobile apps are booming in retailing — and this trend promises to continue for all types of retailers around the world. Alexandra Kaufman reports for App Annie that: “Retail apps flourished in 2016 — netting … Continue reading

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The Value and Results of Live Chat

As we have posted before, Live Chat has become a more valuable practice in the online retailer’s toolbox. So, where are we with Live Chat today? James Arnold, Business to Community — “You’ll find that the benefits of using a live … Continue reading

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