Marketing

The Lobster Mac ‘n’ Cheese Mystery: Why Brands Mix High with Low

From designer street wear to lobster macaroni and cheese, mixing high-end products with low-end elements is a big trend in marketing. New research coauthored by Wharton’s Jonah Berger examines why that’s happening and what it means for brands.

Sweeping Away Sludge: How Consumers and Firms Can Find a Barrier-free Path

In behavioral economics, friction that slows down processes is called “sludge.” It deprives consumers of access to goods, services and opportunities, and sweeping it away should be a high priority,[…]

Why Omni-channel Personalization Is the Future of Marketing

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The User Experience: Why Data – Not Just Design – Hits the Sweet Spot

Rajesh Jain, founder of Netcore Solutions, says companies must focus on finding and keeping their best customers.

Can Macy’s Save Itself?

Macy’s has a three-year plan to turn around flagging sales, but experts say it might be too little, too late for the iconic U.S. retailer.

E-commerce and Consumers: Can Retailers Meet Rising Demands?

When consumers order online, they want what they want -- and fast. Industry leaders discussed the latest strategies for e-commerce at the Baker Retailing Center CEO Summit in New York[…]

Can Luxury Retail Attract a New Generation of Shoppers?

Luxury retailers such as Saks, Nordstrom and Gucci are investing in lavish physical stores blended with improved online service to lure customers, according to industry players at the Baker Retailing[…]

Five Ways Brands Are Changing Their Playbooks to Win

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As the global media landscape shifts, how will top brands succeed at attracting customers and keeping them engaged? Google’s Gopi Kallayil offers his insights in this opinion piece.

The Rise of Re-commerce: Why Everything Old Is New Again

Fashion re-commerce -- renting, reselling, thrifting -- is changing the fabric of the retail industry, according to speakers at the Baker Retailing Center CEO Summit in New York.

Is Free Shipping Sustainable for Retailers?

Free shipping is great for shoppers, but it’s becoming an increasingly significant cost for online sellers. Wharton’s Barbara Kahn and Ron Berman discuss the free-shipping conundrum faced by retailers large[…]

Has the Sharing Economy Disrupted Marketing? Not Quite…

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A new paper by Wharton's Cait Lamberton offers guidance for marketers who must transform traditional practices and beliefs to fit the modern sharing economy.

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