For the most part I don’t mind shopping, except when I’m going computer shopping. For me, buying a computer is more difficult than buying a car. And it’s almost up there with the chore of buying a house. Okay, it might not be as costly or time consuming as buying a house, but for me…
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I’ve talked about it before. I’m one of those guys who doesn’t mind going shopping, but I truly loathe getting stuck shopping for something you need during the holiday season. Once you get your Christmas shopping done you really don’t want to deal with all of those people. And of course something always pops up…
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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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Years ago I worked in retail. I even remember the madness that ensued at toy stores on Black Friday when the Cabbage Patch Kids were first released. But that pales in comparison to the insanity experienced at the arts and crafts store during the holidays…
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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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Shhhhhh….. Be very quiet. I’m hunting for a mouse. No, not the furry little rodent, but the sometimes very elusive one that I need to navigate my laptop…
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So many of us carry credit cards today. And even if you have your card in your pocket you could still be a victim of credit card fraud. But with new credit card security chips our cards could become a bit safer…
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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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The world continues to change all around us, that’s a given. When it comes to shopping we used to visit department stores, the Five & Dime, and family owned stores. Then came the big box stores and the specialty big box stores. But I think those big box stores aren’t quite as big today…
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