Category Archives: Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information

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

H&M: Being Socially Responsible

H&M is a global apparel powerhouse with about 2,900 stores in more than 40 countries and 104,000 employees (including 150 in-house designers). It operates six chains: H&M, & Other Stories, Cheap Monday, COS, Monki, and Weekday.  Now, the chain has established a unique … Continue reading

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Reshaping Retail the Ahold Way

Ahold is a leading global food retailer. In Europe, it comprises Albert Heijn,  Etos, Gall & Gall, albert.nl, and Albert/Hypernova, and Bol.com. In the U.S., Ahold operates Giant Carlisle, Giant Landover, Stop & Shop, and the Peapod online business. Recently, Klaus Behrenbeck … Continue reading

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The Online Shopper’s Road to Happiness — Or Unhappiness

Look at this infographic to see what makes online shoppers happy or unhappy with their shopping experiences.    

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