Tag Archives: shopping

Online Retailing in South Korea

Borderfree is a firm that assists client companies with their global online efforts: “Our end-to-end solution breaks down borders and all barriers to sell your product where it’s never been sold before. And done with the least amount of effort … Continue reading

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The State of U.S. Shopping Centers

Shopping centers remain very popular in the United States — in the face of strong competition from online retailing and stores not located in shopping centers. However, this strength varies by the type of center. Nielsen reports that: “According to … Continue reading

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For Some Retailers, Scents Mean Cents

Ambience is one aspect of the retailer’s toolbox where bricks-and mortar stores have the advantage over online retailers. Aromas (scents) as a shopping lure for customers are a great example of this. [Be sure to watch the video at the … Continue reading

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