Shopping at Kroger can mean lots of extra savings on gas right now! They have a few different Fuel Point promotions that you can take advantage of (and even combine) to save up to $1 off a gallon. In case you’ve never used their Fuel Points, here’s the basics you should now… you earn 1 point for every $1 spent at Kroger. 100 points is equal to 10¢ off per gallon of gas up to 35 gallons.…
Kroger Customer Service "You can buy a person's time; you can buy their physical presences at a given place; you can even buy a measured number of their skilled muscular motions per hour. But you cannot buy loyalty... You cannot buy the devotion hearts, minds, or soul. You must earn these." -Clarence Francis.…
Information technology has influenced businesses in the global marketplace. Companies have more opportunities to find low-cost supply chains around the world and, thus provide goods and services at affordable prices. To compete in the global marketplace, Johnnie should think of strategies how to incorporate new technology in their business processes in order to lower costs and increase productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness. She can also differentiate her store by innovation. For example, she can provide a virtual tour of the store, a cultural event during the holidays, or give a prize to a person who posted the best picture on the store web…
Food Inc Human Biology “Faster, fatter, bigger, cheaper” Farming today has changed more in the last 20 years, than it ever has. In the 1930’s McDonald’s was first started fast food/ “drive in” and is today known as the largest purchaser of beef, pork, chicken, tomatoes, lettuce and apples. The reason fast food blew up is because of inexpensive food, cheap help, and replaceable employees. It’s no secret that fast food can feed a family of 4 for under $20, as where $20 will not get you far at the grocery store.…
The use of the internet, internet portals, cloud computing, point-of-sale transaction technology and…
The small family business, Dutch Monkey Donuts, takes a unique approach to the doughnut shop industry. Located at 3075 Ronald Reagan Blvd in Cumming, Georgia, the business provides an intimate, modern coffee shop environment that features gourmet organic pastries and coffee beverages. The business sources their coffee from a premium organic coffee company to go along with their exclusive, healthy marketing plan. Dutch Monkey Donuts has had only one location since 2009, which is open from roughly 7am-4pm every day except Monday. This business attracts their customers via word of mouth, promotions, and involvement in local high schools.…
Net Neutrality INTRO: The principle of net neutrality, a subject currently causing much dispute in the United States, asserts that broadband Internet providers must treat all information on the Internet equally, without censoring or favoring different users, sources, services, content, or platforms; essentially, people who support net neutrality support an Internet without discrimination. Since its inception, the Internet has rapidly changed how society functions by creating a new dynamic between businesses and consumers.…
Really just anything on the breakfast menu Dunkin’ Donuts was originally designed to make and sell donuts and they specialise in donuts. However, they ventured into serving breakfast in order to avoid losing the customers, who did not think of donuts as breakfast. Dunkin’ Donuts was never designed to serve breakfast, therefore they are not going to be the best place for breakfast. It is best to buy donuts only from the donut shop, rather than ordering something they don’t excel in and be…
Not Your Mom and Pop Donut Shop I haven’t met a donut I didn’t like. They’re all so good. Donuts are what bagels aspire to become but never make it.…
The internet, while initially being created by the United States military has changed into a consumer based system creating the most competitive market the world has ever seen (Barbook, 2005). This competitive marketplace introduced has radically changed modern day capitalism with the growth of new and alternative economic models. These models largely being introduced in Web 2.0 and advancing into the current Web 3.0 and Web 4.0 (Aghaei, 2012). The internet has allowed consumers to have more power and knowledge over what they buy and where they buy because consumers are not limited to a single space or local store. The internet has allowed globalisation to come into full effect with the sharing of information and goods while introducing new…
The internet greatly affects industries as customers are no longer limited to purchasing items from stores in their area, as the internet offers access for consumers to purchase items from around the world at the click of a mouse. Furthermore, the internet does offer some stores a competitive edge, as stores that have mobile applications may be more attractive to consumers than stores that do not provide mobile application…
Identify five attributes and purchasing habits of online shoppers. 1. Rebates are used by companies as a promotional technique and an incentive to increase the sales of a product. These can take on many forms such as a reduction, a return, or a refund on what has already been paid by the customer. Specifically, online rebates take the form of email or digital codes; which can help attract the customer into making their purchase online.…
Retail e-commerce sales in the United States amounted to 80.451 billion dollars in the first quarter of 2015 and 83.863 billion dollars in the second quarter of 2015 (U. S. Department of Commerce 1-4). In 2017, the total e-commerce retail sales are expected to reach 440.4 billion dollars (Statista par. 1). The market for the instant re-order solution such as Amazon's Dash Button is not new, and the current e-commerce sales volume illustrates the opportunity available. The important thing needed is for retailers to differentiate their offers such that they become preferred choices for their customers. Being convenient to the customer and being instrumental in influencing the customer decision-making process about the capacity to delivery will be a key differentiating factor for retailers.…
In this new digital-age area , you can order just about anything you desire and have it on your doorstep the same day .With technology improving faster than ever consumers are in demand of exceptional service at a fast pace. Apps like Uber Eats and Postmates took this opportunity by teaming up with restaurants and supermarkets to make life easier for busy, hard-working individuals that don’t have time to shop for groceries and make dinner. Many retail stores are feeling pressure from Amazon’s hard to beat prices and next day deliveries. Name it: Shop Blvd.…
The climate of business changes in a multitude of ways and exponentially along with breakthroughs and inventions catapulting us toward the future. For instance, 20-30 years ago, when the internet was just gaining popularity in the United States, finding a business, big or small, with an internet presence was rare. But, in today’s world, it’s unheard of to deny the marketing and advertising giant that is today’s internet. Twitter has invaded the cultural zeitgeist and yet, it is only 10 years old. Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, and Instagram have become powerful tools for us as individuals for expressing ourselves in a worldwide community.…