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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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Dynamic Pricing in Online Retailing

As we know, many retailers frequently change their prices online — a practice known as dynamic pricing. And this tactic is becoming even more popular. According to research by Dynamite Data, a large number of retailers stepped up their use … Continue reading

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Brad Hileman of Meijer on Web Site Redesign

Meijer is a Midwestern  retail chain that operates more than 200 combination stores (hypermarkets). Here is a 30-minute presentation from the firm’s Brad Hileman on how to redesign a Web site.  

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