Category Archives: Part 8: Putting It All Together

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

TV Interview: Where Should Retailers Be Locating?

This television interview of Hofstra University’s Distinguished Professor Joel Evans (of the Zarb School of Business) very recently appeared on Fios1’s Money & Main$treet. The interview was conducted by host Giovanna Drpic. It deals with malls versus local shopping areas. … Continue reading

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Marketing in the Fast-Food Industry

It has been a tumultuous time for many fast-food marketers over the last several years, due to changing consumer tastes, the questionable healthfulness of some fast food, and other factors. So, how are fast-food companies reacting to this? Recently, Advertising Age — in … Continue reading

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A Video Look at Retailer Optimism

According to CIT: “Facing an ever-evolving landscape, retailers must prioritize innovation above all else as an essential step for survival. An omni-channel presence that includes mobile, Web, and social media appears to have the greatest potential. Retailers have continued to … Continue reading

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