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How Can Loyalty Programs Best Satisfy Customers?

What are consumers most interested in with the loyalty programs to which they belong? According to eMarketer: “Multichannel and Web-only retailers can earn customer loyalty by mitigating the pain points consumers encounter while shopping online. Focusing on improving shipping and delivery time, … Continue reading

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The Value of Point-of-Sale Materials in a Digital Era

Although online shopping and social media continue to grow and transform the retailing experience, point-of-sale materials remain a critical factor for store-based retailers. Consider these observations from FESPA, a global federation of 37 national associations: “Point of Sale (POS), promotional, and … Continue reading

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Not a Marriage Made in Heaven: When Class Meets Mass

Neiman Marcus is a leading higher-end retail chain that offers “upscale assortments of apparel, accessories, jewelry, beauty, and decorative home products to the affluent consumer.” Through its Last Call division, the firm sells merchandise in an outlet store format (and … Continue reading

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