Tag Archives: discount

Welcome to Another Retail Challenge: Webrooming

Webrooming is the opposite consumer shopping behavior to showrooming. As Natalie Schoch, a designer at Wiser, puts it: “Webrooming is the latest phenomenon impacting the online retail industry. In just the last year, the majority of shoppers (78%) have participated in webrooming when … Continue reading

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A Multimedia Look at Couponing

Couponing is alive and well. The big difference today: Print coupons are not nearly as popular as they were in the past; but other forms of coupons have gained popularity. As Vouchercloud.com reports: “The concept of launching a coupon or promotional campaign … Continue reading

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KFC: A Limited Play on Nostalgia and a New $5 Fill-Up Meal

One KFC store recently ran a TV advertisement that harkened back to simpler times and cheaper prices. It’s too bad that only one KFC outlet ran this promotion and only for one day. As reported by JWT Intelligence: “Although gas prices have … Continue reading

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