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.

Looking for Ideas to Start a New Business?

A happy, healthy, and goal-fulfilled 2013 to all. Here is our first post of the new year. Many people want to be entrepreneurs. They work hard at their jobs and save enough money to do so. But, where do they … Continue reading

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How Store Retailers Can Compete in a Digital World

Randall Stone is a senior partner and director of customer experience and retail design for Lippincott. His clients have included Starbucks, Foot Locker, RadioShack, and The Limited. Recently, Stone identified six retail tactics to enhance the in-store shopping experience: Go … Continue reading

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Online Retailers Prepare for 2013

As online retailers look to 2013, they are planning to liven up their Web sites by adding/enhancing many non-content features. According to a recent survey by SLI Systems, as reported by eMarketer: “Over one-third of online retailers plan to add … Continue reading

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