Tag Archives: opportunity

How Strong Is Your PERSONAL BRAND?

As has been widely discussed (also click here), creating a strong personal brand is one of the most important things that you can do for getting a job and advancing in your career. Branding is not just a task for retailer!! … Continue reading

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A New Infographic on Global Retailing Trends

Cegid, a software developer focused on retailing, has produced an excellent infographic on retailing trends around the globe. This infographic incorporates data from the A.T. Kearney Global Retail Development Index: “The Global Retail Development Index is an annual study that … Continue reading

Posted in Global Retailing, Part 1: Overview/Planning, Part 2: Ownership, Strategy Mix, Online, Nontraditional, Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information, Part 4: Store Location Planning, Part 8: Putting It All Together | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

How Retailers Are Planning Their Promotions This Holiday Season

As we noted recently, the timing of holiday promotions is a big deal (pun intended :-)). And most retailers really get this. According to eMarketer: “Consumers seem to have the impression that marketers are constantly expanding the holiday shopping season. … Continue reading

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