Tag Archives: segmentation

Eat Fresh at Subway

Subway has become a global fast-food phenomenon — with more than 37,000 locations worldwide. Although it is famous for “Jared” (the real consumer who lost a lot of weight eating Subway heros) and the “$5 dollar foot long,” Subway is a … Continue reading

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Social Media Use by Race/Ethnicity

With the growth in social media use by consumers, it is especially important to know who is using social media. One interesting new study by eMarketer highlights the U.S. use of social media by race/ethnicity: “Hispanics are highly social online. … Continue reading

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The Power of Women in the Marketplace

Although men have increased their retail shopping over the years, women remain the dominant purchasers in most situations. As recently reported by Nielsen: “Women have tremendous spending power in America today — and it’s growing. Market estimates about their total … Continue reading

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