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Susan Rider's RetailWire Blog
August 31, 2010
Absolutely, it is possible. It will take focus, time, commitment, and money. They definitely have the revenue to support the effort.Years ago I worked with a local Wal-Mart where the local manager was concerned about the bad press in the community (i.e., local stores Mom and Pop closures). ...
August 27, 2010
Some of the obvious ones are: 1. Organization - If the consumer can't find it, they're not buying it.2. If you are putting together a total look display--whether it's picnic supplies or outfit for school. Many times the retailer will put the display where one item is and the consumer ...
August 26, 2010
Creative and interesting. You can deliver a lot of groceries vs. a $50,000 ad budget. This does have applications for all sorts of products and retailers. Try my product; it's a good concept!...
August 25, 2010
This is a very smart strategy, especially since there are a lot of these types of properties that can be leased for pennies on the dollar. It gives Costco an opportunity to test a community and it gives the community a vibrant retailer in a dead zone. Win/win ...
August 24, 2010
This is an idea that missed its mark. Probably would have snowballed and been great if it started 15 years ago. Textbooks are dinosaurs and are about to become extinct. Digital formats are the future....
August 23, 2010
First quality and then shopper experience! Trader Joe's, like Costco, has gotten a reputation for quality, therefore, there is a perceived value added....
August 20, 2010
Wow, certainly a major shift for DG since they were founded in a DRY county in Kentucky. DG has many stores in areas that alcohol sales are not allowed. But in the areas where they are allowed they will be a major threat. They will truly ...
August 18, 2010
Agree with many of the comments. Wal-Mart is suffering the economy woes. Sales are down just because there is not as much money in circulation. Consumers just don't have it and have cut back, also they have cannibalized some of their earnings through Sam's stores. Their ...
August 16, 2010
Independents have to find a way to differentiate themselves and "stand out" in the community. Like opening the parking lot up to the local farmers market,doing a health fair, local involvement is a MUST. In this respect, independents have an advantage because they are much more agile ...
August 9, 2010
This is only the beginning! There are so many opportunities for mobile technology, speeding up our pace and increasing creative uses along with customer service....
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