Category Archives: Part 7: Communicating with the Customer

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

ShopHouse by Chipotle

Chipotle is a very popular restaurant chain: “When Chipotle (pronounced chi-POAT-lay) opened its first store in 1993, the idea was simple: demonstrate that food served fast didn’t have to be a ‘fast-food’ experience. We use high-quality raw ingredients, classic cooking … Continue reading

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Window Shopping Goes High Tech

High-tech window displays are bringing new life to shopping. It’s fun, too. Consider this illustration: adidas NEO “is taking window shopping to a new level with an interactive digital window concept that connects to your smartphone. Now it is possible to shop … Continue reading

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In-Store Mapping and Mobile Media

Store retailers are well aware of the negative impact of social media on showrooming behavior. However, newer, more helpful mobile apps are aiding store retailers. Consider this example, as reported by Chantal Tode for Mobile Commerce Daily: “In a sign of the growing … Continue reading

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