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Globally, How Important Is Price in Grocery Purchases?

Nielsen recently conducted a major study of consumer grocery shopping behavior and attitudes in 56 countries around the world. The Nielsen online survey provides “insights into how 16 various factors have impacted grocery purchases in the last year. Manufacturers and … Continue reading

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The Discounting Boom in China

After many years of exceptional economic growth, the Chinese economy has slowed down dramatically (something to which people in many parts of the world can certainly relate). As a result, consumers in China are becoming more discount-oriented. This presents both … Continue reading

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Leading Retail Groups on LinkedIn

Michael Howard, a professional resume writer and the host of two LinkedIn groups, has listed dozens of retail groups that are active on LinkedIn at his blog. Howard cites the names and size of dozens of groups — many career-related … Continue reading

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