Category Archives: Part 7: Communicating with the Customer

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

Barcodes Come to Smartphones

Until now, smartphones have not been able to accurately read product barcodes. This is about to change with the introduction of the Samsung Galaxy S4 in April 2013. According to James Wester, writing for selfserviceworld.com: “As expected, the S4 will be … Continue reading

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The Value of Point-of-Sale Materials in a Digital Era

Although online shopping and social media continue to grow and transform the retailing experience, point-of-sale materials remain a critical factor for store-based retailers. Consider these observations from FESPA, a global federation of 37 national associations: “Point of Sale (POS), promotional, and … Continue reading

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Pinterest: A Valuable Social Media Tool

Pinterest is booming — and, as a result, the social media site is now a key aspect of many companies’ online strategies. For example, see these two previous posts: Better Understanding Pinterest and The Appeal of Pinterest to Retailers. Today, according to Crispin … Continue reading

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