Category Archives: Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information

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

The Most Influential Factors Affecting Online Shopping Behavior

Take a look at this research-based case study video.    

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Cameras and Software That Track Our Shopping Behavior

Go into a grocery store and cameras may be watching you. These cameras are not looking for thieves, they’re looking for shoppers! The cameras are focused on the tops of peoples’ heads (so it’s anonymous), but they don’t have to … Continue reading

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Retailers Play Big Brother with Your Purchases

How closely should retailers and other firms track our online and offline behavior? Is there a line that should not be crossed?  

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