Designing a detailed, comprehensive, and well-integrated retail strategy is a critical component of any retail business. Reminiscent of the old colloquialism “Shoot for the moon, even if you miss, you 'll land among the stars” although astronomically inaccurate, it rings true of the great importance of having goals. The retail strategy not only discusses the goals of the company, but also lays out a detailed, specific plan on how to achieve those goals. The structured, and regimented nature of the retail strategy turns a variety of concepts, solutions, and other miscellaneous moving parts, into an organized body over work which best highlights how to achieve the company’s goals. Having a successful retail strategy is key to creating a successful retail business. …show more content…
When considering this objective an important element to understand is how, and where, consumers discover new restaurants, and what controlled variables are there to entice the new consumer. In the modern world, much of the information search process is done online, even with restaurants. With the ability to view locations, menus, and pricing online, it is easy to understand why the internet, particularly from a mobile device, is an easy go to place to discover new cuisine. Search Engine Optimization. Search engine optimization is a broad term for the sales strategy of achieving the highest possible position on any form of search engine (e.g., Google, Bing, Ask Jeeves). With the specific business being food and beverage, there are also specific websites and apps that do a great job at creating in app, or in page, advertisements which convincingly appear to be the first listed result. Coupling this strategy with digital discounts from an aggregator such a Groupon can be beneficial to a local restaurant.
Off-Price Retail Sales