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Grocery stores increasing focus on male buyers
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageEver since Men's Health (MH) magazine released the results of a recent study, the grocery industry has been busy analyzing the results. The MH survey stated that 84 percent of men saying they are the primary grocery shoppers in their household. This is a 19 percent rise from 10 years ago. And 93 percent said they cook more now.
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Bags in Brief: The shape of purse-on-all branding
Andrea Rush RetailPresenting at an International Trademark Association (INTA) conference in New Orleans on branding this week, attendee trademark professionals are challenged to consider fundamental issues facing brand owners and designers, such as: "What are you selling and who is your market?" To illustrate the point that goodwill is the foundation of great human relationships and great brands, the audience is requested to remember their favourite article of clothing.
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Grocery chains alter business models to win back millennials
Katina Hernandez Food & BeverageIn an age of increasing digitalization, online ordering has become the norm, especially for millennials. Almost every necessity imaginable is available for order with just a couple of clicks. Grocery items are no exception, but millennials have forgone buying groceries online, and in store, in favor of ordering food through apps like Postmates and Grubhub. Going out to eat or ordering food through apps may be more costly, but millennials are willing to pay the surcharge in price for the added convenience.
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Considering a retail franchise? Here’s what you need to know
Eric Bell RetailWhile it's true that online shopping has experienced significant growth in recent years, retail shopping in brick-and-mortar stores remains healthy and by far America's preferred way to shop.
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Managing salesperson stress: How to avoid employee meltdowns
Ryan Clark RetailThe car salesman, in a fit of rage, screamed at his customer that she couldn't change her mind. She had already made her choice to buy from his dealership — she had promised him. This, of course, was all the customer needed to validate her apprehension about the dealer, taking her business elsewhere.
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Nordstrom to battle retail industry slump with new flagship store
Kate Hessong RetailSome experts are calling it the "retail apocalypse" and others the "retail bubble." Regardless of what you name it, the retail word is experiencing a massive overhaul. It's not new knowledge that brick-and-mortar stores are seeing drops in sales as they realize the time has come where internet giants like Amazon are a more popular shopping avenue. Consumers have evolved with the internet, and they now look for ease and experience when choosing their shopping routes.
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Get brainy: 3 tips from psychology to market better
Emma Fitzpatrick MarketingAt their heart, marketing and sales are about connecting. That means you always need to plug into your brand's humanity and authenticity. When you do that, you'll draw more people in, create stronger connections and ultimately sell more.
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Apple delivers ‘one more thing’ with iPhone X
Ross Lancaster Science & TechnologyAfter his return to the company in the 1990s, late Apple CEO Steve Jobs had a habit of getting most of the way through his Apple Event keynote addresses before coming to a natural stopping point, only to state that there was "one more thing" he wished to announce.
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Metals Thoughts: NoKo a go go
Brad Yates Natural ResourcesOn Friday, gold failed the $1,350 breakout resistance among a stronger dollar and higher yields as Hurricane Irma shifted away from the most disastrous course and North Korea (NoKo) did not launch an ICBM ahead of their Founder's Day celebration. I've even heard some pundits say that disaster recovery is actually the fiscal stimulus we have been waiting for.
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Bags in Brief: Extrasensory perceptions
Andrea Rush RetailFabulous and (almost) 50, celebrity singer Celine Dion has launched her first line of handbags this month. Interviewed in The New York Times, Dion spoke of offering handbags to her fans to "cradle."
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