Tag Archives: customer expectations

Demonstrating Freshness at a McDonald’s in Warsaw, Poland

Posted on May 22, 2013 by bermanevansretail

A positive — and distinctive — company image is essential to retail success. For McDonald’s, this means utilizing a lot of creative promotional techniques. At McDonald’s Warsaw, “advertising meets street-art in its latest street marketing operation in Poland.” Watch the … Continue reading →

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Zappos and Customer Service

Posted on May 21, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Zappos is highly regarded for its excellent customer service and motivated employees. Zappos’ goal is to “wow” its shoppers. As Barry Glassman, writing for Forbes, puts it: “Knowing what clients want and developing ways to meet those needs is the basis … Continue reading →

Posted in Online Retailing, Part 2: Ownership, Strategy Mix, Online, Nontraditional, Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information, Part 5: Managing a Retail Business, Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing, Part 7: Communicating with the Customer | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Dynamic Pricing in Online Retailing

Posted on May 20, 2013 by bermanevansretail

As we know, many retailers frequently change their prices online — a practice known as dynamic pricing. And this tactic is becoming even more popular. According to research by Dynamite Data, a large number of retailers stepped up their use … Continue reading →

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