I put myself through school working in retail. So I still pay attention to shopping and customer service. But many stores still have inventory problems that are driving people online…
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If you’ve been to the mall lately you’ll notice many of your favorite stores are going out of business. Many people blame these store closings on the internet. And while websites like Amazon have hurt retailers, it’s not all their fault…
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Job creation continues to be a topic that is on everyone’s mind. But what most companies don’t want to talk about is people costs. We can’t create more good jobs or any jobs if businesses keep cutting people to boost profits…
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I can’t figure out why a business posts it hours then for some reason ends up closing early. I understand that ‘stuff” happens and there are emergencies, but closing early for no good reason? That drives me crazy…
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Thanks to computers, retail stores now have a better handle on their inventory. But inventory control is still a major issue for most stores. I would think that by combining computers, the internet, and local stores we should be able to research our purchases and then go pick them up. That might help retailers keep…
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Back in the early 20th century some of the most popular businesses were dry goods stores. But dry goods stores disappeared year ago. I’ve always wondered why something that was once so popular seemed to disappear…
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As the world of retail changes both the retailer and consumer need to change their perceptions. For the consumer, knowing your value to a store or business is extremely important. As traditional stores compete with online retailers for your business, you’re now more valuable as a consumer than ever before..
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Long checkout lines are one of the hazards of holiday shopping, but if retail stores don’t reconsider the checkout process quickly, they’re going to continue to lose shoppers to the online world…
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I’ve got a great idea, but I’m truly not the person to make this happen. I’m betting somebody can get rich with it though. You know I live in the world of social media. And a site than truly fascinates me is Pinterest. So imagine if you will a store that marries Ikea with Pinterest….
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When I was younger I worked in retail. And, I used to be a big shopper. But lost interest years ago. But I still try to keep up with the trends in the retail world. It must be the marketing guy in me. In my recent travels I’ve noticed something about outlet malls; there aren’t…
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