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What Are Optimal Prices for a Retailer?

A key decision for retailers involves setting the proper prices. If prices are too low, then profit margins suffer. If prices are too high, shoppers may patronize competitors. Thus, it is crucial to set “optimal” prices and enact the proper balance … Continue reading →

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Social Media Use by Fast-Growing Retailers

This infographic is based upon research on people’s social engagement with retailers by Exact Target.

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Evolving Shopping Patterns for Electronics

According to eMarketer: “Many consumer electronics retailers and manufacturers are struggling. A new  eMarketer report, ‘Consumer Electronics: The Path to Purchase, Reinvented,’ finds that their traditional products face significant disruption from the  ascent of smartphones and tablets, both of which … Continue reading →

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