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.

What Makes Uniqlo Glitter?

Uniqlo makes and sells casual apparel that includes several categories and social groups. Its clothing items “simple and essential yet universal, so people can freely combine them in their own unique style.” What makes Uniqlo so successful and distinctive? According … Continue reading

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Discounts ARE Still Important to Many Shoppers

Last month, we reported that one recent research study found that “consumers may finally be moving from their interest in price as the driving force in their shopping behavior to a greater emphasis on quality.” But, many shoppers are still quite … Continue reading

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A Key Streaming Matchup: Amazon Vs. Netflix

The video and TV programming markets have been shaken up a lot over the past few years, as more firms have gotten involved in streaming  videos and original programming. Two of the biggest players in the emerging streaming marketplace are … Continue reading

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