Tag Archives: customer expectations

McDonald’s In-Store Teamwork

McDonald’s prides itself on the customer service experience provided to its patrons. Take a look at this video clip.

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Dads Are Shopping Too, Not Just Moms

Today, dads are much more likely to do at least some of the shopping. Thus, they represent a much larger segment of the market. According to Phil Lempert: “The evidence is mounting. Guys can stand the heat in the kitchen … Continue reading

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India Warms to Foreign Retailers

Although India has the second-largest population in the world with more than 1.2 billion people, until recently foreign retailers were allowed to operate there on a very limited basis. Now, this is beginning to change as India loosens its regulations … 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 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing, Part 7: Communicating with the Customer | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment