Category Archives: Part 2: Ownership, Strategy Mix, Online, Nontraditional

This sub-category encompasses retail institutions by ownership type, retail institutions by store-based strategy mix, and Web, nonstore-based, and other nontraditional forms of retailing.

H&M Is Now Using Data Analytics

Posted on May 23, 2018 by

Just a few years ago, H&M was charging along as a leading purveyor of “cheap chic.” In recent times, it has not done nearly as well. Hence, H&M is now using data analytics more actively than before.   Why and … Continue reading →

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Macy’s New Story

Posted on May 22, 2018 by

After a long period of weak results, Macy’s may finally be turning things around. And there is also Macy’s new Story.   Recent Results Are Positive According to Paul LaMonica, writing for CNN Money: “Don’t count out Macy’s yet. Digital sales … Continue reading →

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Tips for New Entrepreneurs

Posted on May 21, 2018 by

Interested in becoming an entrepreneur? If yes, then today’s post is for you. It includes tips for new entrepreneurs. For more information, look at these prior posts: Observations from 234 Entrepreneurs! and Do You Have What It Takes to Be an Entrepreneur?   Infographic Tips … Continue reading →

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FierceRetail’s Weekly Roundup

Posted on May 15, 2018 by

Each week, FierceRetail presents its roundup of key retailing events.  FierceRetail is a well-rounded site with information on stores, digital, technology, and operations. In addition, it offers a resources section.  Here are four recent stories from its retail roundup: Nestle … Continue reading →

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Do a Good Deed with Amazon Smile

Posted on May 7, 2018 by

As we recently reported, Amazon Prime remains on a roll. Today’s post builds on one from a couple of years ago. We ask you to do a good deed with Amazon Smile at NO-COST to you. As of February 2018, … Continue reading →

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Online Shopping Behavior Is Still Evolving

Posted on May 2, 2018 by

As we reported yesterday, the future of E-commerce is brighter than ever.  Now, we study how online shopping behavior is still evolving. In this post, we look at: (1) online shopping trends and (2) the recent success of eBay. The material … Continue reading →

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New Infographic on E-Commerce’s Future

Posted on May 1, 2018 by

Today, we present a new infographic on E-commerce’s future. This builds upon these prior posts: Mobile Drives E-Commerce Globally Social Media and E-Commerce Interesting Facts U.S. E-Commerce Projections Through 2021    A New Infographic on E-Commerce’s Future from Go People Go People, an … Continue reading →

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