Tag Archives: customer loyalty

Turning Cell Phone Users into Positive Social Media Commenters

For a long time, many retailers have set strict policies against taking photos in their stores — and they have especially been upset with cell phone users snapping photos. Now, some retailers have recognized that cellphone shots can be turned … Continue reading

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H&M: Being Socially Responsible

H&M is a global apparel powerhouse with about 2,900 stores in more than 40 countries and 104,000 employees (including 150 in-house designers). It operates six chains: H&M, & Other Stories, Cheap Monday, COS, Monki, and Weekday.  Now, the chain has established a unique … 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 5: Managing a Retail Business, Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing, Part 7: Communicating with the Customer | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

McFresh from McDonald’s

As we have reported before, the new McDonald’s McWrap is a very important addition to the fast food chain’s menu and its attempt to lure more young adults. Now, the McWrap is the subject of a July 2013 Businessweek cover story … Continue reading

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