Category Archives: Part 4: Store Location Planning

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

The Evolving Retail Supply Chain

Retail supply chains are constantly evolving due to changes in technology and consumer expectations, as well as competitive pressure. With regard to apparel retailers, for example, Amy Roach Partridge reports for Inbound Logistics: “Gone are the days of single-channel apparel … Continue reading

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Wal-Mart Ramps Up in Africa

As we noted yesterday, Wal-Mart is a very creative and innovative firm, not just a giant discounter that sells a lot of stuff. Another indication of this is the retailer’s heightened interest in doing business in Africa. Devon Maylie, writing … Continue reading

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The Boom in Location Tagging: An Opportunity for Retailers

It is certainly time for retailers to better understand how people are using location tagging via their mobile devices — and to act appropriately in driving more of those people to their stores. As reported by eMarketer: “Mobile audience media … Continue reading

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