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.

Will the New $50 Amazon Tablet Be a Success?

Amazon has offered a variety of Kindle Fire tablets for the last few years. These tablets are less expensive than the iPad and offer a number of features. Now, to pump up sales, Amazon plans to introduce a new $50 … Continue reading

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Online Customer Reviews Important for Local Retailers

As we have reported before (for example, 1, 2), customer reviews and comments made at social media sites can have a large impact on a company’s image and performance. Consider these recent observations from eMarketer: “Customer reviews have gotten more … Continue reading

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eMarketer’s September 2015 Retail Roundup

eMarketer is an excellent source of information beneficial to retailers. It even offers a FREE daily newsletter. eMarketer has just published its September 2015 Retail Roundup; “Consumers spend billions each year at retail, and retailers are the biggest digital ad spenders … Continue reading

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