Category Archives: Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information

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

An Infographic Look at Amazon.com

We know Amazon.com is enormous. But, just how big an online retailing presence is the company? As Stephanie Mlot reports for PCmag.com: “The beauty of Amazon.com is the ability to browse hundreds of thousands of products on one Web site. … Continue reading

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The Founder of Zara: The Third-Richest Man in the World

Who is Amancio Ortega Gaona? He is one of the most reclusive billionaires in the world and the founder of the wildly popular Zara apparel chain (part of his Inditex Group). Let’s learn more about him. As reported by Vivienne Walt … Continue reading

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Key Trendwatching Predictions for 2013

Each year, Trendwatching publishes a report on consumer trends and expectations to recognize for the coming year. For this year, Trendwatching observes that: “2013 will be the perfect storm of necessity and opportunity: some economies will do OK(-ish), others will … Continue reading

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