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How to Turn “Showrooming” to Your Advantage

Dec 5, 2013 By Ryan Healy

So if retailers can’t stop showrooming, what are they doing about it? And what suggestions did readers of my blog have for turning showrooming into an advantage?

Filed Under: Marketing Plans Tagged With: Big Box Stores, Competitors, Differentiation, Online Strategy, Retail, Ryan Healy

How Small Business Owners Can Take Advantage of Black Friday

Nov 27, 2013 By 1800Accountant

Black Friday took on its ever-so-famous name in Philadelphia in the early 1960s when the city would be packed with people and vehicles on the Friday after Thanksgiving. In recent times, it has become a major “holiday” for commerce.

Filed Under: Sales Activities Tagged With: 1800 Accountant, Advertising, Big Box Stores, Holidays, Marketing, Retail, Sales Activities

Selling to Whole Foods: 6 Steps to Success

Nov 21, 2013 By Immpreneur

Getting your product into national chains is never easy, but the rewards are big if you are persistent. The following steps will put you on the road to success.

Filed Under: Sales Activities Tagged With: Big Box Stores, Immpreneur, Retail, Sales Strategies

Is a Retail Franchise for You?

Nov 11, 2013 By Bill Bradley

Retail franchise opportunities abound, but this is a challenging time to be a retailer. Big Box chains have taken over much of the retail space, e-commerce is increasingly threatening brick and mortar stores, and consumers are more demanding than ever.

Filed Under: Franchise Center Tagged With: Big Box Stores, Bill Bradley, Franchise Business, Retail

Are National Retailers Outpacing Locals on Customer Service?

Sep 6, 2013 By Teresa Allen

The folks at at Software Advice—a free resource for customer service technology reviews—just concluded a six-month project called “The Great Retail Experience Race: Local vs. National.” The research was designed to compare the customer experience of five small retailers and five comparable national chain stores.

Filed Under: Customer Service Tagged With: Big Box Stores, Competitors, Customer Experience, Customer Service, Teresa Allen

Compete on Value, Not Price

Jun 24, 2013 By Jerry Osteryoung

Instead of chasing the lowest price, you must develop customers who are loyal to you because you have provided them the value they need. Just remember that it is up to you to spell out this value so they understand what they are receiving.

Filed Under: Pricing Strategy Tagged With: Big Box Stores, Competitors, Customer Loyalty, Differentiation, Pricing, Value

Top 7 Tips for Individuals Starting a Pharmacy Business

Jun 4, 2013 By Heather Legg

Many people are tired of the chain pharmacies and want more of a personal feeling. With a small, independent pharmacy business, the pharmacists can get to know their clients, and the clients can feel a bit more confident that they are being taken care of. So how does someone start a pharmacy business?

Filed Under: Creating a Plan Tagged With: Big Box Stores, Buying a Business, Franchise Business, Hiring Employees, Investors and Lenders, Legal Issues, Regulations, Research Tools, Starting a Business

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Want To Deliver Better Customer Service? Follow These Tips

Jun 29, 2022 By Jeremy Bowler

5 Employee Training Programs That Will Change Your Mindset

Jun 28, 2022 By Efrat Vulfsons

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