Category Archives: Part 8: Putting It All Together

This sub-category encompasses introlling and controlling the retail strategy.

Dylan’s Candy: Using Data Well

As noted at its Web site,  “In 2001, Dylan Lauren [yes, the daughter of Ralph] pioneered creating the world’s largest confectionery emporium and lifestyle brand, Dylan’s Candy Bar. By merging the worlds of art, fashion, and pop culture with candy, … Continue reading

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How to Better Measure Online ROI

Many companies find it difficult to measure the ROI (return on investment) of various activities, including those activities conducted via the Web. Marketo has recently published an E-book titled: Solved Mysteries: Tracking Your Content Marketing ROI: “Is your content’s ROI … Continue reading

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Free Resources from the Retail Owners Institute

As we have have reported many times (see, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4), the Retail Owners Institute (ROI) is a tremendous resource for those interested in starting and/or expanding a small retail business. Take a look at all of … Continue reading

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