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From pagers and clunky cellphones to touch screens, this field sales manager has had 'em all
Aug 2, 2024
"My first mobile phone was a huge suitcase I would put in the seat next to me," recalls Kristina Azab. Later, she cherished her BlackBerry.
McDonald's sales slipped. That may mean lower-income consumers feel pinched.
Jul 29, 2024
Reporting quarterly results, the fast-food company said customers "continue to be more intentional with the dollars they spend."
Why sales is about more than just closing
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Ellen Rolfes
Jul 8, 2024
"Glengarry Glen Ross" shows salesmen who prioritize quotas above customer needs.
Retailers follow Amazon's lead on summer shopping events
Jun 17, 2024
Chains that offer sales for members don't just bring in customers. They also get valuable data for better-targeted advertising.
More retailers turn to discounts to lure shoppers
May 17, 2023
Target, for example, warned investors of price promotions in the pipeline.
What Tupperware’s money problems say about direct selling
Apr 11, 2023
Tupperware's stock tumbled after the company said it needed more capital in order to keep going.
After years of too much or too little, a return to just-in-time inventory
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Justin Ho
Apr 4, 2023
The cycle of shortages and overstocking may be easing, thanks to supply chains restarting in Asia and the cost of storing products.
For public good, not for profit.
On Presidents Day, many elect to shop, despite prices
Feb 20, 2023
Retail sales were up 3% in January from the month before, but some categories — like building supplies — were mostly flat.
With retail inventories up 17% since last year, expect sales
Dec 19, 2022
Retailers' inventories in October were nearly 17% higher than a year before.
With more products on sale, consumers are ready to buy
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Justin Ho
Aug 25, 2022
Retailers are trying to get rid of excess inventory by marking down certain products. That's likely to lure shoppers.