Tag Archives: merchandising

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

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Reshaping Retail the Ahold Way

Ahold is a leading global food retailer. In Europe, it comprises Albert Heijn,  Etos, Gall & Gall, albert.nl, and Albert/Hypernova, and Bol.com. In the U.S., Ahold operates Giant Carlisle, Giant Landover, Stop & Shop, and the Peapod online business. Recently, Klaus Behrenbeck … Continue reading

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The Online Shopper’s Road to Happiness — Or Unhappiness

Look at this infographic to see what makes online shoppers happy or unhappy with their shopping experiences.    

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