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How Burberry is Building the Store of the Future
How Burberry is Building the Store of the Future

Burberry is known for being a leader in digital technology especially amongst luxury brands, its first “social retail store” is a testament to that.

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Tricia McKinnonJune 3, 2022Strategy & GrowthComment
How Beyond Meat’s Marketing Strategy Set it Apart
How Beyond Meat’s Marketing Strategy Set it Apart

If you are wondering how Beyond Meat has been able to make strides where others haven’t consider these four elements of its marketing strategy.

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Tricia McKinnonMay 31, 2022Strategy & GrowthComment
How Nike is Using Mobile Apps to Significantly Increase Sales
How Nike is Using Mobile Apps to Significantly Increase Sales

Nike’s mobile strategy has created significant growth for the brand. Apps like SNKRS have been central to this growth

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Tricia McKinnonMay 31, 2022Customer Experience, eCommerce, Strategy & Growth
IKEA’s Strategy for Staying on Top
IKEA’s Strategy for Staying on Top

IKEA is constantly thinking of new ways to reinvent itself. If you are curious about how IKEA plans to keep its competitors at bay then consider these six elements of its strategy.

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Tricia McKinnonMay 27, 2022Strategy & GrowthComment
Uber Eats’ Strategy, 6 Things to Consider
Uber Eats’ Strategy, 6 Things to Consider

With the rapid growth of Uber Eats over the past two years Uber, is not backing down, it sees delivery as a core part of its business.

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Tricia McKinnonMay 12, 2022Strategy & Growth, eCommerceComment
11 Things to Know About China’s eCommerce Market
11 Things to Know About China’s eCommerce Market

If you are curious about the eCommerce market in China then consider these 11 facts about its size, competition and trends.

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Tricia McKinnonMay 6, 2022China, eCommerceComment
Amazon’s Top 10 Fastest Growing Categories
Amazon’s Top 10 Fastest Growing Categories

Some of Amazon’s fastest growing categories include health, personal care and beauty, food and beverages and pet products.

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Tricia McKinnonApril 29, 2022Amazon, eCommerceComment
What You Need to Know About Flipkart’s Strategy
What You Need to Know About Flipkart’s Strategy

If you curious about Flipkart’s growth and strategy then consider these ten facts about its business.

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Tricia McKinnonApril 21, 2022Strategy & Growth, eCommerceComment
4 Reasons Why Retail Workers Want to Unionize
4 Reasons Why Retail Workers Want to Unionize

Successful unionization attempts have taken place at Starbucks and Amazon, see why.

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Tricia McKinnonApril 8, 2022TrendsComment
Alibaba’s Business Model – How the eCommerce Giant Makes Money
Alibaba’s Business Model – How the eCommerce Giant Makes Money

Alibaba is the largest online retailer in the world, see how the eCommerce giant makes money.

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Tricia McKinnonApril 5, 2022eCommerce, China
Alibaba vs. Amazon, 7 Differences & Similarities
Alibaba vs. Amazon, 7 Differences & Similarities

While Alibaba and Amazon are often compared to one another they have some similarities and many differences.

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Tricia McKinnonApril 4, 2022eCommerce, China, AmazonComment
Alibaba’s Strategy, 6 Things to Consider
Alibaba’s Strategy, 6 Things to Consider

If you are curious about Alibaba’s plan for staying on top then consider these six elements of its strategy.

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Tricia McKinnonMarch 30, 2022Strategy & Growth, China, eCommerceComment
JD.com's Strategy, 10 Things to Know
JD.com's Strategy, 10 Things to Know

If you are curious about what JD.com is doing to grow at such an impressive level then consider these 10 elements of its strategy.

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Tricia McKinnonMarch 22, 2022Strategy & Growth, China, eCommerceComment
The Benefits & Cons of Selling on Amazon, 10 Factors to Consider
The Benefits & Cons of Selling on Amazon, 10 Factors to Consider

From small businesses to global juggernauts the question of whether to sell on Amazon is a pressing issue.

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Tricia McKinnonMarch 17, 2022Amazon, eCommerce
Trader Joe’s: 10 Ways it Attracts & Retains Great Employees
Trader Joe’s: 10 Ways it Attracts & Retains Great Employees

If you are trying to increase employee engagement or attract better team members consider these strategies that Trader Joe’s uses with great success.

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Tricia McKinnonMarch 17, 2022Strategy & Growth Comments
10 Ways to Succeed in Retail
10 Ways to Succeed in Retail

If you are curious about how to take your business to the next level consider these 10 ways to succeed in the retail industry.

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Tricia McKinnonMarch 15, 2022Strategy & GrowthComment
Panera Bread’s Strategy, 4 Keys to its Success
Panera Bread’s Strategy, 4 Keys to its Success

If you are curious about how Panera Bread is planning to stay ahead of the competition then consider these four elements of its strategy.

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Tricia McKinnonMarch 10, 2022Strategy & GrowthComment
DoorDash’s Strategy, 4 Things You Need to Know
DoorDash’s Strategy, 4 Things You Need to Know

If you are curious about what DoorDash is doing to standout in a very competitive market then consider these four elements of its strategy.

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Tricia McKinnonMarch 3, 2022Strategy & Growth, eCommerceComment
Macy’s Strategy, 5 Reasons it's Working
Macy’s Strategy, 5 Reasons it's Working

Macy’s 2021 sales were up 41% over 2020 to reach $24.5 billion. Macy’s also brought in 7.2 million new customers in Q4 of 2021. Investors took notice, pushing the stock up 143% last year.

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Tricia McKinnonFebruary 28, 2022Strategy & Growth Comments
Amazon’s Advertising Business, 9 Things to Consider
Amazon’s Advertising Business, 9 Things to Consider

In a decade Amazon has created an advertising business that generated sales of $31 billion in 2021.

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Tricia McKinnonFebruary 14, 2022Trends, AmazonComment
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