Category Archives: Part 7: Communicating with the Customer

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

Shopper Marketing More Important Than Ever

As noted by the GMA (Grocery Manufacturers Association) and consulting firm Deloitte, in their report “Shopper Marketing: Capturing a Shopper’s Mind, Heart and Wallet”: “Despite industry debates and differing opinions, shopper marketing should be consistently defined from the shopper’s point-of-view. It … Continue reading

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Nathan’s Hits 100 — and Counting

This year, Nathan’s (also known as Nathan’s Famous) — is celebrating its 100th anniversary. That is a tremendous achievement in any aspect of business, and especially so for a fast-food chain. What has enabled the chain to last so long? According … Continue reading

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Pricing & Small Retailers: Questions to Consider – Part 6

TIPS FOR BETTER RETAILING: “Pricing and Small Retailers: Questions to Consider – Part 6″ by Joel R. Evans and Barry Berman  In this article, we wind up our six-part series on pricing in retailing. We hope our Q&A has been helpful. … Continue reading

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