Tag Archives: 2017

Best Business Books to Read in 2018

Posted on January 17, 2018 by

As we further head into the new year, what are the best business books to read in 2018 ? With this in mind, we present links to many “best” business book lists. So, click a link below. And start reading … Continue reading →

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Professions Perceived as Most Ethical – and Most Unethical

Posted on January 10, 2018 by

Today, we discuss the professions perceived as most ethical – and most unethical. And this builds on our coverage of ethical firms and marketing practices: World’s Leading Ethical Retail Firms and Do Company Ethics Affect Consumer Behavior? For most of us, the leading study … Continue reading →

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2017 American Personal Consumption Spending

Posted on January 8, 2018 by

Due to a strong economy, 2017 saw an uptick in consumer spending. So how good a shopping year was it? Let’s look at 2017 American personal consumption spending.   Good Times: 2017 American Personal Consumption Spending Before noting total-year spending, … Continue reading →

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Small Business Saturday 2017. Support Local Businesses.

Posted on November 24, 2017 by

Thanksgiving weekend is a big selling time. Consider that for firms of any size. But, most attention focuses on larger firms. Yet, tomorrow, we encourage you to participate. Small Business Saturday 2017. Support Local Businesses. As we know, small businesses … Continue reading →

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Holiday Season 2017 Shopping Tips

Posted on November 13, 2017 by

Every year, we offer a list of holiday shopping tips intended to help shoppers avoid overspending their budgets. Below are our holiday season 2017 shopping tips  in the form of an infographic. As we have noted befores, the holiday season starts earlier each … Continue reading →

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Award-Winning Women in Shopper Marketing

Posted on November 8, 2017 by

Shopper Marketing recently announced its “Women of Excellence 2017″ award winners. The awards were made in four categories: innovation, collaboration, leadership, and rising star. Here are the 12 winners. Clink on the links for the innovation winners to see brief … Continue reading →

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Halloween Big for Retailers

Posted on October 30, 2017 by

It may not seem like it to many of us. But Americans spend a lot on Halloween shopping. Hence the comment: Halloween big for retailers. Not everyone relies on homemade costumes. Annual Mother’s Day spending is much higher at about … Continue reading →

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