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The U.S. Shopping Center Is Still Alive and Kicking

Even though online shopping has grown dramatically in recent years, store-based purchases still dominate the retail landscape. Retail professionals know this; many others are surprised that online purchases still represent just a fraction of retail sales. According to research giant … Continue reading

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Wal-Mart’s Green Dot Program for Shelf Stocking

As we have reported earlier, Wal-Mart has experienced some difficulties in keeping its store shelves fully stocked. To combat this problem, the retailer recently implemented a “green dot” program. Renee Dudley, reporting for Bloomberg News, notes that: “The effort Wal-Mart … Continue reading

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The One-Day Deal

Yes, we know that shoppers love great deals. But, did you know how much impact a one-day Kindle sale can have on book sales? It’s a lot!!! Consider this example, as reported by Julie Bosman for the New York Times: … Continue reading

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