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.

Cross-Channel Shopping and the Holiday Season

Cross-channel shopping is booming. And retailers must act accordingly during the holidays. As Jay Henderson reports for Multichannel Merchant: Although “retailers have witnessed tremendous progress when it comes to mobile marketing and adoption, there are still two main challenges to overcome: Keeping … Continue reading

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Younger Restaurant Diners More Likely to Use Mobile Apps

Young adults are the most likely to use mobile media when choosing a place to dine and in interacting with a restaurant. Click the chart to read more.  

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A Free Guide to Starting Your Own Business

The Small Business Administration offers a free 30-minute tutorial (course) for new entrepreneurs. It has both audio and slide-show components. At the end of the tutorial, a participant can get a certificate of completion from the SBA!! Click the logo … Continue reading

Posted in Online Retailing, Part 1: Overview/Planning, Part 2: Ownership, Strategy Mix, Online, Nontraditional, Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information, Part 4: Store Location Planning, Part 5: Managing a Retail Business, Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing, Part 7: Communicating with the Customer, Part 8: Putting It All Together | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment