Tag Archives: opportunity

Ten Consumer Trends for 2013

Trendwatching.com regularly examines trends going on around the world. It has just uploaded its report “10 Crucial Consumer Trends for 2013.” Click on the image to access the top ten consumer trends for 2013.  

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Gift Giving and the Importance of Social Media

One effect of social media upon retailers is the importance that many shoppers place on the comments/reviews at social media sites. Click the chart to read more from eMarketer.  

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Reinventing the Department Store

Check out this CBS video to see how department stores are reinventing themselves in the face of today’s competitive environment. Click the icon for a video clip.  

Posted in Part 2: Ownership, Strategy Mix, Online, Nontraditional, Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information, Part 5: Managing a Retail Business, Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing, Part 7: Communicating with the Customer, Video Clips (non-career) | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment