Tag Archives: merchandising

Mobile Media and Comparison Shopping

We know that consumers do more comparison shopping than ever before — both online and in the store. To get an idea of how much comparison shopping through mobile media has grown, take a look at the following data and … Continue reading

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Demonstrating Freshness at a McDonald’s in Warsaw, Poland

A positive — and distinctive — company image is essential to retail success. For McDonald’s, this means utilizing a lot of creative promotional techniques. At McDonald’s Warsaw, “advertising meets street-art in its latest street marketing operation in Poland.” Watch the … Continue reading

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Zappos and Customer Service

Zappos is highly regarded for its excellent customer service and motivated employees. Zappos’ goal is to “wow” its shoppers. As Barry Glassman, writing for Forbes, puts it: “Knowing what clients want and developing ways to meet those needs is the basis … Continue reading

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