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Jewelry Sales Increased Sharply in July, Survey Finds

VMS

Read the press release: Retail sales in the U.S. grew for the 11 th consecutive month in July, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse , which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment. retail spending growth, excluding automotive and gasoline, to +10.9% compared to July 2020.

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11 Steps to Shopping Your Competition

Retail Adventures

How often do you mystery shop your competition – in person, online and on social medias? Shopping your competition is an exercise that needs to happen at least once a quarter. When we mystery shop we carefully examine the operational categories in the store, and then rate each one on a scale of 1 to 10. Mystery shop your store.

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How to Shop Your Competition

Retail Adventures

How often do you mystery shop your competition – in person, online and on social medias? Shopping your competition is an exercise that needs to happen at least once a quarter. When we mystery shop we carefully examine the operational categories in the store, and then rate each one on a scale of 1 to 10. Monthly, yearly?