Tag Archives: shopping

Better Communicating with Loyal Customers

TIPS FOR BETTER RETAILING: “Better Communicating with Loyal Customers” by Joel R. Evans and Barry Berman    In this post, we resume our discussion about gaining more loyalty and patronage from current customers. The focus is on communicating with ongoing customers. … Continue reading

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A Fun Quiz: What Is YOUR Shopping Personality?

Do you like/love to shop — or hate to shop? Do you spend time comparison shopping — or buy whatever is readily available? Are you an impulse shopper drawn to sales and special displays — or a careful planner who … Continue reading

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How Should Retailers “Connect” with College Students?

Retailers today recognize the enormous buying power of college students and very much want to gain their attention and patronage. But are retailers able to “connect” with college students through media channels which they most favor? As eMarketer puts it: … Continue reading

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