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Chinese Firms Invent “Foreign” Brand Names

Many domestic Chinese companies want to project a more foreign (exotic) image. So, they have created brands that are not perceived as Chinese. As reported by Dan Levin for the New York Times: “Eager to glaze their products with the … Continue reading

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Amazon Prime: A Loyalty Program That Really Pays Offs

As we’ve reported before, while some retailers get the value of strong customer loyalty programs, there are others that still don’t. The current king of retail loyalty programs is Amazon with its Amazon Prime. The effectiveness of Amazon Prime is noted … Continue reading

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Fortune’s Top Ten Retail Stories of the Year

Fortune magazine just released its list of the top ten retail stories for 2014. The events on the list are quite diverse. As Phil Wahba reports: “What a year it’s been in the world of retail. Activists took aim at plenty … Continue reading

Posted in Global Retailing, Part 1: Overview/Planning, Part 2: Ownership, Strategy Mix, Online, Nontraditional, Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information, Part 4: Store Location Planning, Part 5: Managing a Retail Business, Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing, Part 7: Communicating with the Customer, Part 8: Putting It All Together | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment