This gallery contains 1 photo.
The competition between Amazon and some retailers is evident and obvious (think Walmart, Target, Barnes & Noble, Staples, and so …
Three Reasons Amazon Is Everyone’s Competitor
12 Tuesday Jan 2016
Do Retailers Need Help Managing Their Online Reviews?
11 Monday Jan 2016
This gallery contains 1 photo.
We frequently talk about the many and varied retailing changes induced by the Internet. One development is a little less …
Retail Tidbit: Want to Stop Retail Showrooming? Start Training Your Staff
09 Wednesday Dec 2015
Posted in Retail Tidbits
This gallery contains 1 photo.
Retail showrooming—when a customer visits a brick-and-mortar store to gather information, then purchases through another, possibly less expensive channel—is a …
A Case for Costco and Other Warehouse Clubs Having Transformed Retail More than Amazon
04 Friday Dec 2015
Posted in Chapter 02: Types of Retailers
A recent academic study makes an interesting claim: Warehouse clubs, like Sam’s Club or Costco, have had a stronger influence …
The Favorite 50 2015
02 Wednesday Dec 2015
This gallery contains 1 photo.
The ninth annual survey of consumers’ favorite online retailers revealed few differences from the rankings in previous years. The big …
Will Surge Pricing Become the New Normal?
30 Monday Nov 2015
Posted in Chapter 14: Retail Pricing
This gallery contains 1 photo.
When demand increases, sellers need to increase either the supply they put on the market or their prices, to balance …
Retail Tidbit: Bath & Body Works to End On-Call Scheduling
26 Thursday Nov 2015
Posted in Retail Tidbits
This gallery contains 1 photo.
The saga of on-call scheduling just keeps going. Last month, we reported that, in response to pressures from the New …
Millennials Are Flocking to Online Brands for Wardrobe Basics
24 Tuesday Nov 2015
This gallery contains 1 photo.
The powerful influence of the Millennial generation on shopping patterns, brand popularity, and retail channels has been covered widely. But …
Retail Tidbit: What’s the Answer for Costly Online Returns?
20 Friday Nov 2015
Posted in Retail Tidbits
This gallery contains 1 photo.
A recent survey of the supply chain executives of various retailers in North America reveals some remarkably similar perceptions. Mainly, …
Retail Tidbit: How Critical Are Cashiers to the In-Store Experience?
18 Wednesday Nov 2015
Posted in Retail Tidbits
Several recent surveys offer some conflicting insights about the role of cashiers, and the appeal of self-checkout, in retail settings. …
You must be logged in to post a comment.