When companies merge, leaving a mega-corporation with no competitors, consumers suffer. The most recent example of this general capitalist truism …
Blame the Government for You Not Getting Your Taylor Swift Tickets
16 Wednesday Nov 2022
Fashion Brands’ Environmentalism Sometimes Butts Up Against Regulations
09 Wednesday Nov 2022
Posted in Chapter 06: Retail Market Strategy
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More and more brands are incorporating environmental concerns into their business models, in response to consumer demand and also because …
Walmart and Target Are Among the Retailers Slashing Prices
02 Wednesday Nov 2022
Shoppers, get your credit cards ready. Some, but not all, of America’s largest retailers have too much inventory just lingering …
In a Hard Economy, Kroger Comes out on Top
02 Wednesday Nov 2022
Hey, at least inflation is good for someone! That someone here is Kroger, the beloved Ohio-based grocery chain. More customers …
Nailed It! Target Debuts Robot Manicurist
02 Wednesday Nov 2022
Posted in Chapter 18: Customer Service
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Robots are increasingly helping out in retail environments. They can flip burgers, deliver packages, provide security, and restock grocery shelves. …
Walmart Wants to See You in Your Undies, so You Can See Yourself in Its Clothes
02 Wednesday Nov 2022
Posted in Chapter 05: Customer Buying Behavior
Walmart has too much apparel on its hands and in its warehouses. In the face of inflation, consumers have cut …
Dollar General Will Keep Selling (Some) Groceries and Other Goods for $1
02 Wednesday Nov 2022
There aren’t a lot of grocery bargains to be had these days—unless you’re shopping at Dollar General. While competitor Dollar …
Starbucks Wants to Sell You NFTs
02 Wednesday Nov 2022
Once upon a time, Starbucks introduced all of America to cappuccinos. Now the coffee behemoth wants to do the same …
Want FAO Schwarz Toys? Take a Trip to Target!
02 Wednesday Nov 2022
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This announcement could be a game changer, literally and figuratively: Target just announced an exclusive, multi-year agreement with legendary toy …
Now This Is Innovation: Real Live Sales Associates Answering Customer Service Messages
02 Wednesday Nov 2022
Posted in Chapter 18: Customer Service
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When you reach out to customer service at most companies, you expect the person handling your inquiry to be in …
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