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What’s Missing From Kroger’s Marketplace Grand Opening?

Posted on October 24, 2011 by donkincaid

What’s missing? An Email address box! Point 1: Kroger had great crowds during their Grand Opening of Indiana’s 1st Marketplace store. Full parking lots, people visiting from outside the normal shopping area and several contest fishbowls. Point 2: Kroger’s active … Continue reading →

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Another Reason A Desk IS a Dangerous Place

Posted on April 16, 2011 by donkincaid

In my first post, I was reminded that we should step away from the desk. My advice: Visit stores, walk down the hall, pick up the phone – and listen to your associates AND customers. The reason – It’s too easy to … Continue reading →

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Mall Christmas Shopping – Stepping Away From The Desk

Posted on December 30, 2010 by donkincaid

In recent years, I’ve done a majority of my Christmas shopping online. This year was different. I went to the mall two days before Christmas. Was I out of my mind? With my experience in customer satisfaction and the challenges … Continue reading →

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Chinese Bananas & Business Curiosity

Posted on November 29, 2010 by donkincaid

This profile of Wal-Mart CEO Mike Duke highlights a great example of being curious when you move away from the desk. Duke’s mastery of understanding his data AND being curious are keys to his success. Lee Scott, his predecessor gave … Continue reading →

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