Tag Archives: 2017

Another Record Mother’s Day Expected for Retailers

Finally, there is some good news for retailers. Mother’s Day 2017 is expected to generate about 10 percent more in retail revenues than in 2016. As reported by Ana Serafin Smith for the National Retail Federation: “Consumers say they will spend … Continue reading

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FREE: 2017 Edition of Careers in Business

Learn about the many opportunities and challenges facing those interested in a career in business. The latest data are included. Lots of data!! Outline of Topics: General Hints Background Data By Occupation Long-term Trends Hot Long-term Business Career Opportunities Bureau … Continue reading

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2017 Temkin Customer Experience Ratings for Retailers

Each year, Temkin (a customer experience research and consulting company) conducts customer experience surveys. For 2017, the firm surveyed 10,000 U.S. consumers on 331 companies across 20 industries: “The Temkin Experience Ratings are based on consumer feedback of their recent … Continue reading

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