Category Archives: Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information

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

BE Retailing

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Do Online Prices Change TOO Often?

One of the strengths of online retailing is the ability to easily and quickly adjust the prices offered to shoppers — based on supply-demand considerations and how well products are selling at various prices. But this strength can also be a … Continue reading

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Online Retailers Now Popping Up as Stores

According to CNN Money: “It used to be that brick-and-mortar stores would later add a Web site. Now retailers that make their debut online are adding pop-up, real-world stores.” Click the image for a video on this topic.  

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