Tag Archives: planning

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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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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BJ’s Approach to Black Friday

We know that a lot more retailers are going to be open on Thanksgiving — as the Black Friday shopping frenzy more often moves to include both Thursday and Friday. Many companies are still staying closed on Thanksgiving. However, that … Continue reading

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