Retailing

Why We Are Triggered by Dynamic Pricing
Consumers can’t help but take it personally when “flexible” prices seem unfair

Yes, Blockchain Does Have a Kryptonite
New research on supply chains reveals three vulnerabilities that can breach blockchain’s shield of trust
Lessons From Quebec’s Cannabis Strategy
The province’s unique approach to selling cannabis offers some next steps for regulators across Canada
Are Your Customers Loyal Enough to Fix It?
The key to getting consumers to repair, not replace, broken items may lie in how much they love your brand
Customer Wait Times Are No Idle Concern
Managerial tweaks can reduce lineups, but they can also backfire
Are Credit Card Surcharges a Good Idea?
Businesses can now add a fee every time customers swipe their credit cards. But at what cost?
Should Customized Products Be Returnable?
By having a similar returns policy for both standard and personalized products, firms can apply a profitable behavioural nudge to customers
Do Customers Need Your Respect to be Satisfied?
Companies are obsessed with customer satisfaction. But maybe they should measure whether patrons feel valued
Do Downtown Traffic Bans Choke Local Business?
Some cities try to clean up their act by limiting cars in the core. A new study finds reasons for optimism
Ping! Click! How One Mega-Mall Finds Its Big Data Edge
Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre mines a bonanza of visitor information for retail gold
Is Your Friendly Customer Service Backfiring?
Friendliness without friendship may undermine customer relationships
Cash is the King of Pain
Brain scans tell the tale: paying with cash packs an emotional punch