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Pricing & Small Retailers: Questions to Consider – Part 1

TIPS FOR BETTER RETAILING: “Pricing and Small Retailers: Questions to Consider – Part 1″ by Joel R. Evans and Barry Berman  One of the most crucial areas of decision making for retailers is pricing. Yet, we have found that small firms … Continue reading

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The Dollar Shave Club: Ads to Drive Business

Over the last several years, the Dollar Shave Club has revolutionized the way that shaving items are sold. Since its inception, the DSC has generated hundreds of millions of dollars in sales. And its success has generated new online competition, … Continue reading

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An Informative, Animated Way of Looking at the Impact of Retailing

Retailing has a complex infrastructure with millions of retailers and store locations, not to mention clicks-only and bricks-and-firms. So, how can we better understand it? Retale has devised an animated infographic that is easy to understand and analyze. Here are … Continue reading

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