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Online Shopping in Developing Countries

Online shopping is growing everywhere around the world, including developing markets. Recently Jana, a research firm specializing in mobile media, conducted a survey of online shopping by mobile phone users in five developing countries: India, Kenya, Nigeria, Philippines, and  South Africa. … Continue reading

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Food Retailing in Latin America

In Latin America, consumers have a distinctive shopping pattern for food items. According to a recent study by Nielsen: Latin America has “a bounty of fresh food options for consumers, fueling frequent shopping trips for everything from tantalizing fruits to … Continue reading

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Mistakes on Retail Resumes

We know that the job market remains rather tight. So, it is imperative to avoid making mistakes that could undermine the job search. Michael Howard, a professional resume writer for retail managers and executives, has identified 10 of the biggest … Continue reading

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