Sometimes, its all about the right timing. When KFC, a major international chicken fast-food chain first opened in Cebu (Philippines’ second biggest City), it wasn’t successful. As a matter of fact, it has to be shut down. And when they re-opened several years after, it seems like Angelina Jolie has hit town – people lining [...]
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Factors that are Integral for Retail Store Success
A lot of retail stores are opened each year around the world. But yet, many of them die or shut down after just a short period of operation. The fact is, you pass by along a busy street, it seems that every corner you can see almost all kinds of retail stores along – from [...]
Wal-Mart Spurs Sustainable Toy Animals Into a Huge Market
Not so long ago, a person went into the Wal-Mart store in North Bergen, New Jersey. She was shopping for her son’s birthday party until she passed over the plastic toys in favor of a wooden ones with minimal paint. A few years back, wooden days haven’t gotten so much attention. But with the concern [...]
Big Retailers Struggle in India
Last October, as the five-day Hindu, Sikh, and Jain Festival started many Indians knew it was time to buy gifts for family and friends. One person, Rajlaxmi Pandit went on a 45-minute ride to the Delhi Metro and hopped to the Big Bazaar, one of the biggest shopping centers that offer everything – from saris [...]
Retailers Sales Approach to the Brutal Sales Battle
Statistically, nearly all level of consumers in America has taken a step back in their spending habits. According to a recent survey, nearly 60 percent of Americans say they are wearing clothes several times before washing to cut laundry costs. And nearly 70 percent of them said they haggle before buying items. Both statistics show [...]