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Whom Do Internet Users Trust Most as a Source of Shopping Information?

For important purchases, shoppers — whether bricks-and-mortar-oriented or online-oriented — often seek out information from other parties and are willing to spend time in doing so. Recently, eMarketer did research on Influencers: “Retail uses social influence throughout the path to … Continue reading

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Nordstrom Goes More Social

Nordstrom has been a popular upscale retailer, renowned for its superior customer service, for about 115 years. As the company notes at its Web site: “We’re proud to serve customers at 323 stores in 39 states and Canada. Customers are served … Continue reading

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McDonald’s Gets Even More Involved in Literacy

It’s been an interesting few years for McDonald’s. It has had problems with franchisees, a very expanded menu for a fast-food chain, and those who are pushing for healthier food. And all of this time, the firm has worked hard to … Continue reading

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