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 Popularity of Leading U.S. Retailers at Social Media Sites

Retail Customer Experience recently looked at the popularity of U.S. retailers across several social media platforms. Interestingly, the top 10 retailers differ greatly by social media site. For example, although Wal-Mart has the most likes at Facebook, it is not even in … Continue reading

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An E-Retailing Infographic

Check out the informative infographic at the Web site of Retail TouchPoints about the state of E-retailing in the United States: “As many as 167 million consumers shopped online in 2012, and U.S. consumers spent $226 billion. Consumers expect eTailers’ Web … Continue reading

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An Independent Bookstore That Thrives

The Strand Bookstore in New York has been around for more than 80 years despite the changing city around it — and the advent of bookstore chains and Web-based retailers. Not only is it “hanging on.” It is thriving. See how.  

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