Category Archives: Part 7: Communicating with the Customer

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

Social Media Dos and Don’ts

Are you and/or your firm actively utilizing social media? If yes, do you know what behaviors that consumers feel are “cool” or “annoying”? As Felix Richter reports for Statista: “The rise of social media has presented brands [retailers] with a … Continue reading

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Living in a Connected World: Are You Always “On”? Segment 3

We live in a digitally connected world, where many of us are regularly “on.” However, some firms are still fighting back against this phenomenon. Consider this example (from Jane E. Brody, writing for the NY Times): “Hurray for the HotBlack … Continue reading

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Living in a Connected World: Are You Always “On”? Segment 2

We live in a digitally connected world, where many of us are regularly “on.” According to Annie Kjellstrom: “Until recently, we connected with one another in person. We planned activities around what we liked to do together, not the best … Continue reading

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