In the early 2000’s, Webvan tried to sell groceries online and failed miserably. But today’s tech-savvy retailers are trying again. …
The Next Big Thing You Missed: Online Grocery Shopping Is Back, and This Time It’ll Work
30 Wednesday Apr 2014
Category Archives: Chapter 06: Retail Market Strategy
Ikea Couches With Added Bling Boost Furniture Startups: Retail
18 Friday Apr 2014
Ikea is one of the world’s largest furniture retailers and claims that the design, manufacturing and sales of its merchandise …
A tsunami of store closings expected to hit retail
23 Sunday Mar 2014
In January, Sears announced that it would close its downtown flagship store in Chicago. Sears has closed over 300 stores …
The Disruptors
04 Tuesday Mar 2014
This article highlights the ten companies that are at the forefront of changing and disrupting the retail experience in big …
Ulta Grows By Offering Three Beauty Stores in One
02 Thursday Jan 2014
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Ulta differs from traditional big box retailers and is defined by many as a “supermarket of beauty supplies.” Ulta was …
For Once-Mighty Sears, Pictures of Decay
12 Thursday Dec 2013
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Recently, a blog post entitled, “18 Depressing Photos That Show Why Nobody Wants to Shop at Sears,” went viral, attracting …
Starbucks Aims to Move Beyond Beans
10 Tuesday Dec 2013
Posted in Chapter 06: Retail Market Strategy
Starbucks is trying to extend its brand beyond coffee to dominate the entire food and beverage market. Starbucks recently spent …
‘Small Box’ Retail: Passing Fad or ‘Eureka Moment’ for e-Commerce?
04 Wednesday Dec 2013
Discovery commerce is a new trend where customers can subscribe to a service and receive a “surprise” tailored to the …
Staples, RadioShack Yank Amazon Lockers From Stores
15 Friday Nov 2013
Posted in Chapter 06: Retail Market Strategy
Last year Staples launched a partnership with Amazon where Amazon placed lockers in selected Staples locations. This feature appealed to …
With Tastes Growing Healthier, McDonald’s Aims to Adapt Its Menu
08 Friday Nov 2013
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Customer Buying Behavior, Food Industry, Managing Merchandise Planning, McDonald's, Retail Market Strategy
McDonald’s, like most fast-food restaurants, is under pressure to provide healthier meals. McDonald’s recently announced that it would no longer …
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