Category Archives: Part 8: Putting It All Together

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

Von Maur Looking to Become a National Department Store Chain

Von Maur is a very popular Midwestern U.S. department store chain with a loyal customer following. Now, the chain has more ambitious plans to expand its geographic coverage. Recently, Von Maur was the subject of a Chain Store Age cover … Continue reading

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Brad Hileman of Meijer on Web Site Redesign

Meijer is a Midwestern  retail chain that operates more than 200 combination stores (hypermarkets). Here is a 30-minute presentation from the firm’s Brad Hileman on how to redesign a Web site.  

Posted in Online Retailing, Part 2: Ownership, Strategy Mix, Online, Nontraditional, Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information, Part 5: Managing a Retail Business, Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing, Part 7: Communicating with the Customer, Part 8: Putting It All Together, Retail Executive Interviews, Video Clips (non-career) | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Netflix’s BIG Comeback

Not long ago, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings was widely criticized for the way in which he decided to separate the Netflix DVD-rental business from its Web streaming service. Some customers were confused by the new pricing strategy; and others were … Continue reading

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