Category Archives: Part 7: Communicating with the Customer

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

Web Usage Varies Greatly by Global Region

Here is important information for online retailers. Recently, the International Communication Union, a UN agency conducted research on Web usage around the globe. Click here for a PDF of the highlights of its 2016 report based on this research. Statista … Continue reading

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Better Understanding the Consumer’s Path to Purchase

We know that consumers shop differently for various goods and services. But we can always learn more. Millward Brown Digital recently produced a report entitled “Demystifying the Consumer Journey?” A free download is available with a simple login. The chart … Continue reading

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Department Stores Still Rocky

Traditional department stores are having a tough go of it. Despite many store and online initiatives, the competition is taking its toll. And better times ahead do not seem in the cards for this sector, even though individual department stores … Continue reading

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