Category Archives: Part 8: Putting It All Together

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

Can RadioShack Make a Comeback?

RadioShack has a had tough go of it in recent years. It has tried various times to reinvent itself; and it is doing so again now. Its repositioning message was humorously unveiled during last week’s Super Bowl. But, there are … Continue reading

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A Clever Video on 10 Trends for 2014

JWT Intelligence has released a 2-minute video on key trends for 2014. Check it out below. And click here for an executive summary in a slideshow format.    

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Small Online Retailers Can Compete with the Big Guys

Even though E-commerce via the Web has become very popular for the “big guys,” there still remain many opportunities for smaller firms. As Julie Neumann reports for Bigcommerce, an E-commerce platform serving 50,000 stores in over 65 countries: “If you want to build … Continue reading

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