Tag Archives: merchandising

Multichannel Merchant’s New Study of Global E-Commerce

Due to its growing importance, we have posted several times about the changing face of global E-commerce (see, for example, 1, 2, 3). According to Mike O’Brien, writing for Multichannel Merchant (MCM): “If you’re a merchant and you’re not engaged in global E-commerce, … Continue reading

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Clever Uses of Instagram

Instagram is a rapidly growing social media site, particularly among younger people: It “is a fun and quirky way to share your life with friends through a series of pictures. Snap a photo with your mobile phone, then choose a … Continue reading

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“Retail Therapy” Myths

“Retail therapy” is the notion that some people shop as a stress reducer and/or as a way to avoid life’s tough issues. As Amanda Page, the Editor at HealthCentral says: “We all do it: indulge in ‘comfort’ purchases to remedy a bad … Continue reading

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