Tag Archives: planning

Manfluencer: Another New Term for the Retailing Dictionary

We have written about the important topic of the shopping behavior of men versus women several times before. See, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4.  Now, let’s add another post to our collection — because this is such a timely … Continue reading

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Gearing Up for the Holiday Shopping Season

For many retailers, the upcoming holiday shopping season will account for a large portion of their annual sales — and profits. Holiday planning is generally done well in advance by retailers, and multichannel retailers must be prepared for seamless purchase … Continue reading

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Universum’s 2013 Listing of the Most Attractive U.S. Employers

Universum has just released  its 2013 listing of the most attractive employers in the United States. This listing is based on a survey of 75,000 American students. Among the top 100 most attractive business employers, many firms have a strong … Continue reading

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