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Ten Consumer Trends for 2013

Trendwatching.com regularly examines trends going on around the world. It has just uploaded its report “10 Crucial Consumer Trends for 2013.” Click on the image to access the top ten consumer trends for 2013.  

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Toys “R: Us: Expanding in China

U.S.-based Toys “R” Us has been active globally for decades. It currently has stores in about 35 countries and jurisdictions. Now, it has decided to make a bigger push in China, the world’s largest country. As Laurie Burkitt and Ann Zimmerman … Continue reading

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Consumer Psychology: A Key Driver of Shopping

Help Scout has put together a very good infographic about better understanding consumer psychology. Take a look.  

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