Tag Archives: merchandising

When Will Bad News About Security Stop Piling Up?

The answer to this question is an unfortunate: not any time soon. Retailers are still trying to sort through and deal with all of the recent security breaches that have popped up. Now, they have another security issue with which … Continue reading

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Can RadioShack Make a Comeback?

RadioShack has a had tough go of it in recent years. It has tried various times to reinvent itself; and it is doing so again now. Its repositioning message was humorously unveiled during last week’s Super Bowl. But, there are … Continue reading

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Tips for Offering a Better Customer Experience

After all of the recent data breach and deliveries problems that have been in the news, it’s time to get back to focusing on how to optimize the retail customer experience — and to recapturing customer trust. As Jeannie Walters, … Continue reading

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