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.

Self-Branding and Career Success/Failure

About two weeks ago, we published several posts about your self-branding through your life and your career (1, 2, 3, 4). YouTube clips were included. So, what happens when there is a disconnect between our perceived self-brand (how we see … Continue reading

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Victoria’s Secret: Another Big-time Catalog Bites the Dust

Over the last several years, a number of prominent retailers have cut back on or eliminated their print catalogs. Often the costs became too high; and producing online catalogs became more effective. The latest major retailer to decide to eliminate … Continue reading

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Will Uber and Others Cause the Death of Taxis?

During the short period that they’ve been operating, ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft have revolutionized the taxi and related-service businesses. Uber alone has handled well over a billion rides since its founding; and it is located around the … Continue reading

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