Category Archives: Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information

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

Who Are the Most Beloved Retail Store Brands?

New Media Metrics recently conducted research to determine the most appealing retailers — those that have the most “emotional attachment” with their customers. As reported by Jennifer Rooney for Forbes: “Holiday shopping season is in full swing. Stores are locked in … Continue reading

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Holiday Shopping Tips for YOU!!

Every year, I offer a list of holiday shopping tips intended to help shoppers avoid being ripped off or overspending their budget. Click here to read this year’s tips: Holiday Shopping Tips for Consumers December 12  

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The Importance of Digital Tools During the Shopping Process: A Global Study

As eMarketer reports: “Consumers have different expectations and preferences for customer service depending on where they are in the purchase journey and the types of questions they have. A 2012 global customer experience study sponsored by Capgemini found that social media … Continue reading

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