Tag Archives: customer expectations

Consumer-Driven Retail Trends

Bazaar Voice recently published a report on key consumer trends. It noted that: “The rise of social is shaking up things in surprising ways. What does this mean for retailers? Everything. It means the competition, which has already been fierce, … Continue reading

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Shopper Wants Versus Needs in 2013

Now that the Great Recession is mostly behind us (although there will still be trouble spots and ups and downs in 2013), will shoppers be increasing their purchases of goods and services they “want” versus those they “need”? According to … Continue reading

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The Popularity of Leading U.S. Retailers at Social Media Sites

Retail Customer Experience recently looked at the popularity of U.S. retailers across several social media platforms. Interestingly, the top 10 retailers differ greatly by social media site. For example, although Wal-Mart has the most likes at Facebook, it is not even in … Continue reading

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