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.

Kearney Global E-Commerce Index 2015: A Slideshow

In addition to its annual GDRI report, A.T. Kearney also publishes a yearly Global Retail E-Commerce Index™: “The Global Retail E-Commerce Index™ ranks the top 30 countries for their E-commerce potential, based on several variables that rate both a country’s … Continue reading

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Kearney GRDI 2015: A Slideshow

Every year, A.T. Kearney produces a Global Retail Development Index (GRDI): “The 2015 GRDI reflects a retail environment in developing markets filled with exciting challenges. These markets continue to entice global retailers, which are still investing in building a long-term … Continue reading

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What Do U.S. Shoppers Spend in Real Time?

What do Americans eat, drink, buy, and spend by the second — in real time? Click the image to see an interactive infographic from Couponbox.com. The image below is static and shows only a small amount of the infographic.   … Continue reading

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