Tag Archives: experiential retailing

A Video Tour of Madam Tussauds New York

Madam Tussauds is a global phenomenon, with its entertaining chain of wax museums that focus on current and past realistic displays of well-known celebrities, world leaders, characters, royalty, and more. Here is a recent screen shot from the Web site … Continue reading

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Strong Employee Relations Vital in Retailing

One of the main contributors to the customer experience is motivated, upbeat employees. We have noted this a number of times over the last few years (see, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5). With this in mind, let’s highlight two … Continue reading

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7-Eleven Loves March Madness

TV Viewership for “March Madness” (the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament) includes both serious sports fans and casual watchers — and millions of people who are participating in a bracket pool to see who wins their pool. 7-Eleven is one of … Continue reading

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