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Men’s Wearhouse: Is Firing the Face of the Company a Good Idea?

George Zimmer founded the  Men’s Wearhouse about 35 years ago. And he regularly appeared in the company’s TV ads beginning in 1985. He was truly the voice of Men’s Wearhouse as it grew into a nearly 1,250 unit chain. So, publicly, … Continue reading

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Mobile Shopping and Affluent Consumers

As we have reported before, mobile media are now commonly being used by many consumers during the shopping process. Let’s look specifically at affluent consumers. According to eMarketer: “The wealthy consumer is highly likely to own a smartphone or tablet, … Continue reading

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Using Social Media to Enhance Customer Service

Check out this infographic to see how social media may be used as a customer service tool.    

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