For some time now, disillusioned shoppers have been researching what they wish to buy on line to ensure they're making the right buying decisions. They examine product reviews, opinions of other customers and even technical comparisons between products. They'll compare warranties, durability and ... Views: 739
It's of little surprise that in these challenging times, consumers have made pricing their top priority in making their buying decisions. Many retailers have in response to this, created the perpetual discount price point. Week after week sales go on until after a couple of years of this ... Views: 707
The new economy will be a real test for the smaller retailer,
no question. Consumer spending is down, credit availability
has been curtailed and unemployment will creep upwards.
Smaller retailers will experience lower levels of traffic and
more indecision by consumers that visit their stores ... Views: 991
In my last article, I elaborated on how our new economic
market will actually be a good thing for the smaller
retailer and consumer of the long run. We'll see these
benefits around 2010. That means that we need to take
action so that we can survive through the next 16 months.
In a moment, ... Views: 689
The U.S. election is over and fortunately, I won't burden
myself with sharing what I believe is in store for the
country politically. Regardless of who is president, the
financial mess in the USA looms on and in spite of all
the promises and rhetoric, no bag ofmagic tricks or new
faces in ... Views: 961