fast-approaching future of "everywhere computing" and the implications for retailers.
McDonald's Wins Over French Chef With McBaguette Sandwich - Bloomberg - 7 views
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Really interesting article about how our favorite fast food restaurant really responds well to the socio-cultural environment and adapts there products and presentation to win over the population- including famous chefs in this case.
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What stood out in my head was the woman who was offended by the breading. Rather than taking this new food item as an insult, I think that the she should realize the efforts McDonald's makes to accommodate peoples' needs. Yes, it is not the same as homemade or some bakeries, but it is up to the French people to know the difference. McDonald's is only trying to create a low priced food that appeals to people considering the hard times that they have had.
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Fantastic article. One important thing to remember for their new campaign however, is to remember the relevance of those commenting on their products. It's awesome that they were able to have the acceptance of a world-famous baker, but it would be even more influential if they could analyze cultural trends within France to see who really has an impact on the people. Is it this world known baker? Or, the friendly baker down the street. If they could grab a combination of positive expressions about their baguettes and other products, McDonald's could produce a positive message that would be received throughout various demographics of their target markets.
http://global.networldalliance.com/downloads/white_papers/Designing-an-Omnichannel-In-s... - 1 views
Malls Pitched at Hispanics Taking Off | The Big Tent - Advertising Age - 9 views
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Not only is this a great way to reach a greater target market but also bring to light the culture of hispanics to those who aren't familiar with it. I wonder how many more will be built and if there could be "too much of a good thing", but it seems to be doing well for now. It seems to be implying and mostly Mexican traditions so it would be interesting to go and see what other cultures are incorporated.
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I lived in Mexico for an extended period of time when I was in high school and the hispanic culture thrives around the "plaza culture". In Mexico, being together and out of the house is part of their culture- walking at night, dancing, or just hanging out in the plaza is where most of their social life occurs. Cities and towns are build around their plazas. In the United States we do not maintain this aspect, our plaza would be comparable to sitting on our couch watching TV after work- where instead they go out into the community. Altering the setup and store hours encourages and brings the Hispanics back to their roots but also can provide the neighbor hood with some education in diversity and really great foods and products that they may not have been aware of before.
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Not only is it a great way for the Hispanic population to connect and revisit their roots like others had said, but what a great way for people from different backgrounds/cultures to have the opportunity to shop at a Hispanic market without having to travel out of the country. I think this is wonderful!
The Store is Everywhere - BoF - The Business of Fashion - 12 views
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the “post-PC era.
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Facebook announced that, for the first time, it had more active mobile users (680 million) than desktop users.
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