Category Archives: Part 7: Communicating with the Customer

This sub-category encompasses establishing and maintaining a retail image, and promotional strategy.

Nielsen Research on the “New Retail” in Australia

Australian shoppers are highly connected and do a lot of online shopping. And recent research from Nielsen sheds more light on the Australian consumer: “Online research converts into both online and offline purchases. Results from the newly released 2014 Nielsen … Continue reading

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Today’s Path to Purchase Is Faster Than Ever

As the consumer purchase process speeds up, retailers need to act accordingly. According to Parago, an expert in consumer incentives and engagement: “With consumers embracing the omnichannel, the path to purchase is accelerating. Today’s retailers need faster ways to compete … Continue reading

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A Key Streaming Matchup: Amazon Vs. Netflix

The video and TV programming markets have been shaken up a lot over the past few years, as more firms have gotten involved in streaming  videos and original programming. Two of the biggest players in the emerging streaming marketplace are … Continue reading

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