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Target Stores: Designed to Sell

Like many other retailers, Target designs its store interiors to maximize shopper interest, encourage in-store browsing, and stimulate impulse purchases. This week, Businessweek presented an in-depth, behind-the-scenes at how Target stores are designed. As Sam Grobat writes: “The company’s slogan … Continue reading

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Looking for Ideas to Start a New Business?

A happy, healthy, and goal-fulfilled 2013 to all. Here is our first post of the new year. Many people want to be entrepreneurs. They work hard at their jobs and save enough money to do so. But, where do they … Continue reading

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How Store Retailers Can Compete in a Digital World

Randall Stone is a senior partner and director of customer experience and retail design for Lippincott. His clients have included Starbucks, Foot Locker, RadioShack, and The Limited. Recently, Stone identified six retail tactics to enhance the in-store shopping experience: Go … Continue reading

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