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The Omnichannel Dilemma

Online, in-store, creative partnerships — how retailers can get it right

Pandemic Pivots, Plants, and Lessons Learned 1
Blog Network

Pandemic Pivots, Plants, and Lessons Learned

How one alumna's business adapted to 2020 and is planning for success in the new year.

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Blog Network

10 Steps Retailers Can Take Now for Post-COVID Success

Recommendations include defining and communicating values, investing in technology, and reviewing supply chains.

Marc-André Kamel
Alumni Spotlight

A New Reckoning for Retail

Even before the spread of the coronavirus, retailers were rethinking their business models. Now, Bain & Company partner Marc-André Kamel WG92 is helping them adapt to an even bigger threat.

Talking Global Fashion, El Corte Inglés, and Amazon
Blog Network

Talking Global Fashion, El Corte Inglés, and Amazon

Alumni from the Wharton Club of Spain joined faculty and industry professionals at the Baker Retail Center conference in Madrid.

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Marketing Tips for 21st Century Retailers

Insights into the evolving world of modern retail from academics and industry leaders at the Baker Retailing Center's recent conference.

How Restaurants Bite Into Price Research
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How Restaurants Bite Into Price Research

Panic pricing and infrequent reviewed are not ingredients for strategic price research for restaurants. Read on for more nuanced guidance.

Hacking Small Business Expansion
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Hacking Small Business Expansion

Are Main Street and malls the top options for entrepreneurs expanding brick-and-mortar retail operations? An airport retailing expert offers a third location.

E-Commerce Strategy for Better Customer Service
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E-Commerce Strategy for Better Customer Service

Entrepreneur Paul Shrater presents the strategy behind his online store’s customer service and offers a few technical and personnel tactics for success.

At the Corner of Marketing Knowledge and Innovation
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At the Corner of Marketing Knowledge and Innovation

Prof. David Bell shares his latest research and insight on where Internet and offline sales and marketing intersect with the Wharton MBA Reunion audience.

Changed Forever?
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Changed Forever?

The retail sector has been changed dramatically by the economic downturn. But are those changes permanent? Experts and industry insiders say they aren't yet sure.

Int'l Foothold in U.S. Manufacturing: James Bolles W29
People

Int'l Foothold in U.S. Manufacturing: James Bolles W29

A pioneer in his field, James Bolles was one of the first to target and gain a foothold for his 'runless' hosiery products on the international market, inspiring others to take steps in the right direction to expand their customer base.

Express Checkout For Retailing Innovations: Charles Butt, W’59
People

Express Checkout For Retailing Innovations: Charles Butt, W’59

Third generation grocer Charles Butt now heads one of the largest grocery retailers and the largest privately owned company in Texas.

Retail Research Takes Off
Uncategorized

Retail Research Takes Off

Baker Initiative Director Blazes own Path, Real-World Research Bridges Academia with Industry

A Marketing Professor's Shopping List
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A Marketing Professor's Shopping List

When Stephen Hoch Cruises the Aisles, It’s Usually Not to Make Purchases But to Research Topics Like How Consumers and Managers Make Decisions and the Impact of Private Labels on National Brands

High-Stakes Decision Making
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High-Stakes Decision Making

A Wharton Professor Looks at How Consumers Make Choices and Why That's Important to Marketers

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Spring/Summer 2021

The Omnichannel Dilemma

Online, in-store, creative partnerships — how retailers can get it right

Pandemic Pivots, Plants, and Lessons Learned 1
Blog Network
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Management
December 15, 2020

Pandemic Pivots, Plants, and Lessons Learned

How one alumna's business adapted to 2020 and is planning for success in the new year.

Person in front of a computer holding a credit card.
Blog Network
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Retail
November 24, 2020

10 Steps Retailers Can Take Now for Post-COVID Success

Recommendations include defining and communicating values, investing in technology, and reviewing supply chains.

Marc-André Kamel
Alumni Spotlight
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Retail
May 07, 2020

A New Reckoning for Retail

Even before the spread of the coronavirus, retailers were rethinking their business models. Now, Bain & Company partner Marc-André Kamel WG92 is helping them adapt to an even bigger threat.

Talking Global Fashion, El Corte Inglés, and Amazon
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International
June 28, 2018

Talking Global Fashion, El Corte Inglés, and Amazon

Alumni from the Wharton Club of Spain joined faculty and industry professionals at the Baker Retail Center conference in Madrid.

Blog Network
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Research
August 11, 2017

Marketing Tips for 21st Century Retailers

Insights into the evolving world of modern retail from academics and industry leaders at the Baker Retailing Center's recent conference.

How Restaurants Bite Into Price Research
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Entrepreneurship
February 18, 2016

How Restaurants Bite Into Price Research

Panic pricing and infrequent reviewed are not ingredients for strategic price research for restaurants. Read on for more nuanced guidance.

Hacking Small Business Expansion
Blog Network
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Entrepreneurship
November 17, 2014

Hacking Small Business Expansion

Are Main Street and malls the top options for entrepreneurs expanding brick-and-mortar retail operations? An airport retailing expert offers a third location.

E-Commerce Strategy for Better Customer Service
Blog Network
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Entrepreneurship
July 11, 2014

E-Commerce Strategy for Better Customer Service

Entrepreneur Paul Shrater presents the strategy behind his online store’s customer service and offers a few technical and personnel tactics for success.

At the Corner of Marketing Knowledge and Innovation
Blog Network
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Marketing
May 22, 2014

At the Corner of Marketing Knowledge and Innovation

Prof. David Bell shares his latest research and insight on where Internet and offline sales and marketing intersect with the Wharton MBA Reunion audience.

Changed Forever?
News
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Retail
Fall 2010

Changed Forever?

The retail sector has been changed dramatically by the economic downturn. But are those changes permanent? Experts and industry insiders say they aren't yet sure.

Int'l Foothold in U.S. Manufacturing: James Bolles W29
People
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Entrepreneurship
Anniversary Issue

Int'l Foothold in U.S. Manufacturing: James Bolles W29

A pioneer in his field, James Bolles was one of the first to target and gain a foothold for his 'runless' hosiery products on the international market, inspiring others to take steps in the right direction to expand their customer base.

Express Checkout For Retailing Innovations: Charles Butt, W’59
People
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Innovation/Tech
Anniversary Issue

Express Checkout For Retailing Innovations: Charles Butt, W’59

Third generation grocer Charles Butt now heads one of the largest grocery retailers and the largest privately owned company in Texas.

Retail Research Takes Off
Uncategorized
April 01, 2005

Retail Research Takes Off

Baker Initiative Director Blazes own Path, Real-World Research Bridges Academia with Industry

A Marketing Professor's Shopping List
Uncategorized
April 01, 1998

A Marketing Professor's Shopping List

When Stephen Hoch Cruises the Aisles, It’s Usually Not to Make Purchases But to Research Topics Like How Consumers and Managers Make Decisions and the Impact of Private Labels on National Brands

High-Stakes Decision Making
Uncategorized
April 01, 1997

High-Stakes Decision Making

A Wharton Professor Looks at How Consumers Make Choices and Why That's Important to Marketers

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