Category Archives: Part 4: Store Location Planning

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

Why Is It So Hard to Compete with Whole Foods?

For years, Whole Foods has been seen as the model for the next wave of food retailing, a chain that focuses on consumers interested in healthy eating. Whole Foods describes itself as “America’s Healthiest Grocery Store.” “Who are we? Well, we … Continue reading

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A Comprehensive Glossary of Retailing Concepts

Looking to learn more about the terminology used in retailing? The Path to Purchase Institute annually publishes a comprehensive glossary. To access the free nearly-700-item 2014 glossary, click the image.    

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What Are the Most Important Factors for Multichannel Shoppers?

As more retailers embrace multichannel operations, it is important for them to determine the key factors that drive multichannel shoppers. According to eMarketer: “Omnichannel efforts are important, but not necessarily a top priority for retailers. In a Shop.org survey conducted … Continue reading

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