Electronic shopping makes the retail connection

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Electronic merchandising is being introduced in several progressive department stores. Wards has a computerized catalog, Filene's has a computerized bridal and gift registry, and several stores will use a video disk player for Cuisinart demonstrations. Customer reaction has been favorable, especially at Filene's, where registrations have doubled in the past year.

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New directions in discounting

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Discount stores must emphasize ease of shopping - professional approach and offprice retailing are the two trends which Zayre is taking advantage of - Zayer is in the middle of a massive modernization campaign - the next focus will be on expansion.

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The future favors the specialty store

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Owner of home furnishings speciality chains present views of correct management of retail trade and its future - his customer is not the discount store consumer.

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