Tag Archives: retail analytics

What Are the Traits of Good Employees?

As we’ve reported before, it is imperative for companies to have good, customer-oriented employees. So, what traits describe the best employees? According to Ken Sundheim, a Forbes contributor: “When hiring for any size business, it’s not what the candidates know … Continue reading

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New Data on Retailers and Social Media

As we have noted before, many retailers are active — and popular — users of social media. But, they are not necessarily using social media to drive revenues. eMarketer reports that: “Even as fewer ‘buy now’ and ‘add to cart’ … Continue reading

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The High-Tech Brick-and-Mortar Store

We know how aggressively some retailers are using digital technology outside of the store. Now, more firms are becoming whizzes with the “digital brick-and-mortar store.” According to Olga Kharif, writing for Businessweek: “Retailers that relied on impulse buys, especially along … Continue reading

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