Tag Archives: innovation

An Innovative Starbucks Collaboration

Starbucks has often been an innovator, going back to the days when it introduced free Wi-Fi into its stores. So, the recent launch of its new Starbucks Refresher fits right in for the retailer. As Nielsen reports: “A product launch … Continue reading

Posted in Online Retailing, Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information, Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing, Part 7: Communicating with the Customer, Social Media and Retailing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Taco Bell: Ad Age’s Marketer of the Year

Congratulations to Taco Bell for just being selected as this year’s “Marketer of the Year” by Advertising Age. Here’s why Taco Bell was chosen, as reported by Maureen Morrison: “The 50-year-old chain is in innovation overdrive, churning out a string … Continue reading

Posted in Part 1: Overview/Planning, Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information, Part 5: Managing a Retail Business, Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing, Part 7: Communicating with the Customer, Part 8: Putting It All Together | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

McFresh from McDonald’s

As we have reported before, the new McDonald’s McWrap is a very important addition to the fast food chain’s menu and its attempt to lure more young adults. Now, the McWrap is the subject of a July 2013 Businessweek cover story … Continue reading

Posted in Part 1: Overview/Planning, Part 4: Store Location Planning, Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing, Part 7: Communicating with the Customer, Part 8: Putting It All Together | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment