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Consumer-Driven Retail Trends

Bazaar Voice recently published a report on key consumer trends. It noted that: “The rise of social is shaking up things in surprising ways. What does this mean for retailers? Everything. It means the competition, which has already been fierce, … Continue reading

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The Popularity of Leading U.S. Retailers at Social Media Sites

Retail Customer Experience recently looked at the popularity of U.S. retailers across several social media platforms. Interestingly, the top 10 retailers differ greatly by social media site. For example, although Wal-Mart has the most likes at Facebook, it is not even in … Continue reading

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Trademarking a Store Design: The Case of Apple Stores

The Apple Store chain, with outlets in more than 40 countries, has done very well in recent years. Shoppers like the service and the interactivity of the stores. Average sales per square foot are the highest among retail chains. Now, Apple … Continue reading

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