Category Archives: Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information

This sub-category encompasses identifying and understanding consumers, and information gathering and processing in retailing.

What Should Retailers Do as “Big Soda” Declines?

The major soda (carbonated beverage) marketers are having a tough go of it some locales where sales are saturated. But an even bigger issue is that many people are turning away from soda because of health concerns. Recently, the New … Continue reading

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The Effect of Online Reviews on Sales

Amazon has shown customer reviews and ratings for years. Many other retailers have followed suit. So, a vital question is: What is a good online rating score for a retailer or a specific product? The results of a recent study … Continue reading

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Just for Fun: Target’s Haunted House Video

Target is working very hard this year to expand its Halloween-related sales. It is doing tie-ins with manufacturers and has even produced a a six-video series for showing on YouTube. [Click the upper of the video below to access the … Continue reading

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