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The “Third Space” of Retailing

Some store-based retailers have embarked on rather novel concepts to drive business to their stores. One such concept is the “third space.” According to Marian Berelowitz, writing for JWT Intelligence: “Brick-and-mortar retail will increasingly serve as a ‘third space’ that’s … Continue reading

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Funny Reviews on Amazon

Most firms recognize that online customer reviews are quite important. They can sometimes greatly stimulate sales or negatively impact them. This is certainly true for companies selling through Amazon.com. Given the importance of online reviews, reading the recent article on … Continue reading

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Uh, Oh: NRF Predicts Slower Back-to-School Revenues This Year

For many retailers, back-to-school revenues comprise a large part of their annual sales. Thus, an uptick or down-tick for this season can have a big impact on the bottom line. This is the National Retail Federation’s take on back-to-school 2013: … Continue reading

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