Every week, JCK’s Big Picture Monday
rounds up the most interesting stories about trends in retailing:
– Jewelers of America says the Small Business Jobs Act can
help independent retailers. And the definition of “small business” has
been changed, covering more companies.
– Neiman Marcus takes after Gilt.com, holds first
“flash” sale.
– The iPad is invading
the business world.
– From Gen-Next Jewelers: Social media “lessons.”
– Study: Gen Y consumers want
“content.”
– How to create customers
“through (social media) community.”
– How small businesses can market on
the cheap.
– Some stores discounting
already discounted items.
– Less luxury items sold at
outlets.
– Will retailers face
more employment discrimination lawsuits?
– Customers
more likely to buy
“made in America” product.
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