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Cross-cultural approach to small business marketing
Clarice Brough MarketingThe demographic landscape is changing in the United States, and so too in the world of retail. Traditional marketing evolved over decades to engage a number of diverse nationalities. But the number of nationalities comprising Latinos, Asians and other minorities, as well as multiracial Americans is growing and expanding.
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Top wine trends for 2014
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageWine consumption and revenue figures have been on a steep rise for the last decade. Even the recession could not make much of a dent in the numbers, and the industry seems to have become even more robust than before.
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The View From Europe: Fridge doors debate heats up
Andrew Gaved ManufacturingThe so-called "doors on fridges debate" has been a constant and at times controversial discussion in the United Kingdom. In the last three or four years, it has often pitted supermarket refrigeration engineers against their retail merchandising colleagues.
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Sometimes it’s better to ask for forgiveness than permission
Harry J. Friedman RetailIf there is an issue of concern that is affecting your store, there is a logical channel to follow in the organization to seek resolution. But if the channel is closed to you, or if upper management is not responding to your requests, what do you do?
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Is CVS blowing smoke about cigarettes?
Jason Poquette PharmaceuticalCVS Pharmacy has been on the front page of the health section of every major newspaper since the company announced recently its decision to stop carrying tobacco products in stores. As a pharmacist who has spent the vast majority of his career in the retail space, I must admit I have surprisingly mixed feelings about this move.
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Success factors of green spas
Beatrice (Vallant) HocheggerFor spa owners or managers who decide to go green, there are many important aspects worth taking into account. The aim of this article is to draw attention to crucial factors that contribute to the success of sustainable spa operations.
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How to hire winners, not whiners
Mel Kleiman Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIf you're a manager, who do you want on your team — a bunch of whiners who moan and groan about everything little change or challenge, or the winners who know what they have to do and are willing to meet every obstacle as an opportunity? Of course, you'll say you want the winners, but I bet you have a few whiners on your team right now anyway
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16 tips for fashion on a budget
Colette Phillips and Nancy Michaels RetailA stylist once told us, "fashion is found wherever it exists." The translation of this statement is that we don't have to spend a fortune to look fabulous and appropriate for every situation. Here are 16 tips for crafting a smart look that won't break the bank.
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2014 food trends lean toward health, fun
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageSo what will be cooking in 2014? Will be there be another surge of change in restaurant menus and grocery aisles to match health trends? Will fine dining rule or will there be more cookouts throughout the year?
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2 ways to find good salespeople
Harry J. Friedman RetailWhen you went into business, did you realize that you were also going into the business of hiring? Unfortunately, staff turnover in business, and particularly in retail stores, is a never-ending battle. Regardless of industry or your efforts in keeping turnover to a minimum, many people still regard retail as something to do until something better comes along.
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