Category Archives: Social Media and Retailing

Retail conversations are increasingly two-way interactions; many blogs have a great impact on given retailers’ performance (and blog messages are not typically controlled by the retailers).

Video Tips: How to Be Safer Online

Although it’s nearly possible to totally protect ourselves (whether a person or a business) against identity theft and an invasion of our online privacy by hackers, there are several things that we can do to make it tougher for hackers … Continue reading

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Happy Holidays from Us to You!

  All the Best from Retailing: From A to Z by Joel Evans   Image courtesy of Happy Holidays Pictures  

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Wal-Mart Finally Getting Social Media — Big Time!

Wal-Mart has really stepped up its online and social media activities this holiday season. Its TV ads and social media efforts have been focused around a singing Craig Robinson (who is an actor, comedian, and singer). Here are some examples, with their … Continue reading

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