For many, grocery shopping is an onerous chore. Packed aisles and long check-out lines are common complaints raised by shoppers …
Sam’s Says It’s Scoring with Club Pickup
22 Thursday Jun 2017
Category Archives: Chapter 02: Types of Retailers
Is the Time Right for Publix to Begin a Major Rollout of Its GreenWise Stores?
20 Tuesday Jun 2017
When the Publix grocery store chain (which started in Florida and has recently expanded throughout the southeastern United States) introduced …
The Macy’s Effect: How Macy’s Dismantled Everything Once Right About the Department Store
04 Tuesday Apr 2017
Hindsight may be 20/20, but an analysis of the history and current status of department stores suggests that some of …
Is There Time for QVC in the Age of Amazon?
15 Wednesday Feb 2017
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Sales might have slipped at QVC, but the home shopping retailer seems largely unconcerned. The reason stems from its unique …
Will Millennials Abandon Traditional Grocers?
20 Friday Jan 2017
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Millennials are shaking up the grocery world with their champagne tastes and beer budgets. Traditional grocers need to take heed, …
Macy’s to Close 100 Stores as E-Rivals and Discounting Hit Legacy Retailers
21 Friday Oct 2016
For years, as competitors like Sears and JCPenney struggled, Macy’s has provided the example to emulate. With its strong customer …
The Tricky Relationship Between Luxury and Resale
25 Monday Jul 2016
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One of the defining elements of luxury products is their long-lasting quality, such that a true luxury watch or handbag …
Fashioning a Winning Strategy: The Top 5 Trends for Apparel Retailers in 2016
29 Monday Feb 2016
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Customer Relationship Management, Customer service, Managing Merchandise Planning, Store Layout, Types of Retailers
According to a company that works closely with retailers to predict new trends and customer demands, the new year will …
Walmart Plays Catch Up with Amazon
02 Tuesday Feb 2016
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About 15 years ago, Walmart committed itself to Internet retailing. This year, it made the same commitment. But the environments …
Will Sam’s New Plan Lead to Sustainable Growth?
27 Wednesday Jan 2016
Sam’s Club has a new strategic plan, and the changes associated with it already are evident throughout the discount chain’s …
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