Category Archives: Part 4: Store Location Planning

This sub-category encompasses trading-area analysis and site selection.

Optimizing In-Store Traffic

Given the fast-changing nature of both bricks-and-clicks retailing and online retailing, store-based retailers really need to do everything they can to optimize their in-store traffic. Recently, HeadCount did a study on in-store traffic counts. This report is available [with a free … Continue reading

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A New Samsung Store: With NO Products to Sell

Over the years, Nike, Apple, Walt Disney, and many other firms have opened their own retail stores. Although one of these firms’ goals is to present a showcase of their products and thereby enhance their images, they all have sold … Continue reading

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Dylan’s Candy: Using Data Well

As noted at its Web site,  “In 2001, Dylan Lauren [yes, the daughter of Ralph] pioneered creating the world’s largest confectionery emporium and lifestyle brand, Dylan’s Candy Bar. By merging the worlds of art, fashion, and pop culture with candy, … Continue reading

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