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How to implement grocery retaling and e-tailing in India

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We found this article by Avinder Batra, published on IndianRetailer.com very interesting because of its very detailed approach to the implementation of a home delivery service for those small groceries retailers that are facing the competition with by multinational like … Continue reading

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Retail, web 2.0 and sustainability:an analysis

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A recent Zumer and Sustainable Life Media research is helping medium to small size retailers to better understand what is the connection among sustainability, consumers and web 2.0 tools. The survey analizes the behaviour of 50 of the biggest companies leader in sustainability, … Continue reading

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Mark’s and Spencer opens greenest store ever

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On March 1st, 2010 Marks & Spencer announced a programme to be the world’s most sustainable retailer by 2015 launching 80 major new commitments under M&S’ eco and ethical plan, Plan A. Plan A, started on 2007, had already proven its … Continue reading

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China retail luxury: a long-term insight

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China: a market that is continuously growing, a very rich but still unknown to the many. What is clear is that China is set to become the most powerful economy in the world, and this will happen in a very … Continue reading

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What is Masdar and why it is so important for our future?

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Masdar is a familiar word to all of us who are concerned about the future of our dear planet Earth. But for the few of you who have never heard of it, please allow us the pleasure to introduce you … Continue reading

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Online retail: how to turn a negative consumer feedback into a positive one

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Retailers who are going to open online shops often fear about negative feedbacks from online shoppers. “What if I receive a negative feedback? Should I ignore it or answer?” The most common retail behaviour is to ignore it, hoping it will be … Continue reading

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Italian consumers love sustainable products but need better product information.

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One of the findings of the “For a Sustainable Supply Chain: business and consumers point of view” survey conducted by the GfK Eurisko and promoted by the Sodalitas Foundation,  the product/service sustainability is ranked fourth among the criterias used by consumers when choosing, but if better … Continue reading

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The colors of Ikea Italy: blue, yellow and.. green!

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Ikea Italy announced an environmental investment of € 20 million: 150,000 solar panels to be installed by the end of August 2011in each store so that to create a small solar power station. Clean, renewable, sustainable. About 150,000 solar panels … Continue reading

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Biometrics and retail marketing: the future is now

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Biometrics, methods for uniquely recognizing humans based upon one or more intrinsic physical or behavioural traits, is very important when evaluating the efficacy of a retail store design or display and assessing counter actions to make the retail environment more … Continue reading

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GoodGuide for Good Products for a more sustainable Retail

Yesterday I was reading a post concerning Levi Strauss & Co as the Top Jeans Brand, scoring a 7.4. The brand Prana was listed as the next highest, with a score of 6.3—followed by H&M (6.1), Banana Republic (6.1), and … Continue reading

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