Tag Archives: merchandising

An Upscale Catalog War: Neiman Marcus Vs. Saks

For years, Neiman Marcus has led the way among upscale retailers with its elaborate annual Christmas catalog. Click below to access this year’s catalog.   This year, Neiman Marcus faces a new luxury catalog challenger — Saks. Click below to … Continue reading

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Retail Assortments: The Power of Color

A crucial part of merchandising involves the retailer’s product assortment with regard to colors, styles, sizes, and so forth. Do you realize how important that color is in driving retail sales and profit? Consider this research by Stitch Labs: “To uncover … Continue reading

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The Popularity of U.S. Pizzerias and Italian Restaurants

We know that pizzerias and Italian restaurants are EXTREMELY popular in the United States. But just how popular? As CHD Expert, which serves the global food service industry, reports: The Pizza restaurant industry landscape is one of the most popular … Continue reading

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