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.

Where Do Consumers Research and Buy Apparel and Footwear?

Despite the tremendous increase in researching and buying products online, many apparel and footwear customers still often like to patronize physical stores — and for research, not just buying. As reported by eMarketer: “Consumers may be happy to research online, … Continue reading

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A Great Competive Advantage: Online Classes from Michaels and Creativebug

Michaels is always looking for a competitive edge — and its latest venture, a collaboration with Creativebug (a creator of online classes), certainly bears this out. According to Michaels Web site: “We believe Michaels is where creativity happens. With 1,262 … Continue reading

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An Infographic Dictionary for Business Founders

Often times, the lingo involved with startups is in a class by itself. So, what terminology is essential for business founders to know? As Pedro Sanchez de Lozada writes for Udemy, an online educational firm: “Silicon Valley not only has … Continue reading

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