Tag Archives: experiential retailing

Funny Reviews on Amazon

Most firms recognize that online customer reviews are quite important. They can sometimes greatly stimulate sales or negatively impact them. This is certainly true for companies selling through Amazon.com. Given the importance of online reviews, reading the recent article on … Continue reading

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More Grocery Retailers Go Multichannel

We know that all kinds of retailers understand the value of multiple touch points for consumers — and are acting accordingly. Recently, the “Seventh Annual Supermarket Benchmark Study” was published. As reported by eMarketer: “Grocers, like other retailers, are increasingly … Continue reading

Posted in Online Retailing, Part 2: Ownership, Strategy Mix, Online, Nontraditional, Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information, Part 4: Store Location Planning, Part 5: Managing a Retail Business, Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing, Part 7: Communicating with the Customer, Part 8: Putting It All Together, Social Media and Retailing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Ikea: Cutting-Edge Catalogs

Ikea is a global powerhouse in furniture retailing. It operates about 340 stores in 40 countries. “The Ikea Concept is created to give the many people, regardless of the thickness of their wallets, the possibility to furnish their homes – even when times are … Continue reading

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