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.

Better Retaining Customers

Posted on June 18, 2018 by

Customer retention is a major driver of long-term success. Yet, it can be elusive. Thus, today’s post relates to the goal of better retaining customers. Before reading below, please check out these two posts. Great Post-Purchase Communication Is Essential. THREE … Continue reading →

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IHOP Becoming IHOb

Posted on June 13, 2018 by

Last week, IHOP announced on Twitter that it would be changing its name to IHOb, with an announcement on Monday June 11, 2018 as to what the “b” stood for. It encouraged the media and customers to guess what the … Continue reading →

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Shopper Online-Offline Psychology

Posted on June 6, 2018 by

We need to well understand shopper online-offline psychology to beat our competitors. And it is a key part of consumer decision making. These posts look at an aspect of consumer psychology: FORTY Facts on the Psychology of Color Which Elements … Continue reading →

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eBay Asking Customers What They Want

Posted on June 5, 2018 by

eBay has been on a roll. And part of it is due to eBay asking customers what they want. Rather than making assumptions about shopper desires. That is vital for online retailers, too. As Tom Ryan reports for RetailWire: “eBay has … Continue reading →

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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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