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).

The Power of Yelp

Yelp “is the best way to find great local businesses. People use Yelp to search for everything from the city’s tastiest burger to the most renowned cardiologist. What will you uncover in your neighborhood?” Yelpers have posted over 39 million local reviews. And in … Continue reading

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Video Clips on Retailing

Check out my video clips on retailing. 🙂 Be Careful with No Interest Purchases Buying Merchandise from a Firm in Bankruptcy Career Search Requires Planning Online Shopping  Retail Mergers Wal-Mart  

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Men’s Wearhouse: Is Firing the Face of the Company a Good Idea?

George Zimmer founded the  Men’s Wearhouse about 35 years ago. And he regularly appeared in the company’s TV ads beginning in 1985. He was truly the voice of Men’s Wearhouse as it grew into a nearly 1,250 unit chain. So, publicly, … Continue reading

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