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5/24/2013
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Will Lands' End Finally Prosper Under Sears Holdings?
Lands' End celebrated 50 years in business earlier this week. The chain gained fame, in part, because of its unconditional satisfaction guarantee and with high levels of customer service. What is your assessment of the challenges and opportunities in front of Lands' End today?
Lands' End Inc. · Department Stores · Sears Holdings Corp · Apparel Retailing
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FRBuyer: FISH (Food Industry Serving Heroes) is Born
Some wounded veterans will soon be getting wheelchairs and service dogs, thanks to a $25,000 donation by the Southeast Association of Frozen & Refrigerated Food Councils last month during its annual conference in Hilton Head, SC. What's the key to success for such industry-supported, cause-related organizations?
Community Programs · Trade Partners · Supermarkets
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Will JLo Succeed as Mobile Phone Merchant?
Jennifer Lopez has a new role and this time it's on the really small screen, as the new creative force and majority shareholder behind Viva Móvil, a new mobile retail concept catering to Latinos. How likely is the Viva Móvil concept to be a success?
Multicultural Marketplace · Consumer Electronics · Viva Movil
5/23/2013
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Retail TouchPoints: Five Trends to Anticipate in Dynamic Pricing
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Would Neiman Marcus and Saks Work Well Together?
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Can Retailers Use Twitter to Connect With Teens?
5/22/2013
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Will Kroger's App Replace Its Loyalty Card?
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How Will Retailers Leverage Google Maps?
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Will Amazon Succeed With Men's Grooming Shop?
5/21/2013
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BrainTrust Query: What Can Customer Segmentation Not Do?
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How Will Cloud Computing Change Retail?
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Will Target's New Tech Center Spur Innovation?
5/20/2013
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BrainTrust Query: Are Marketers and Media Getting That Synching Feeling?
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Should Mobile POS Be About Low Transactions Fees?
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Do Malls Need a Gen-Y Makeover?
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Final COOL Rule Will Increase Cost Burdens on Independent Grocers, Hinder Consumer Choice
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Will Lands' End Finally Prosper Under Sears Holdings?
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