Tag Archives: competition

The Future of Retail – The Experience is Everything

Check out this interesting video about retailing in the future from Motorola Solutions.

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Are 2012’s Black Friday Doorbusters Really a Good Real?

As we have blogged before, Black Friday “deals” are not always what they seem. They are often not the best bargains of the year, but typically a tool to lure consumers to the store. Today (Black Friday 2012) is no … Continue reading

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2012 Retail Customer Loyalty Winners

Each year, Brand Keys publishes a Customer Loyalty Engagement Index that rates hundreds of firms. The results for 2012 are now in: “The Brand Keys data paints a detailed picture of the category drivers that engage customers, engender loyalty, and drive … Continue reading

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