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Guest Commentary: Black Friday - Retailers are doing it wrong
By Jason Becker, RICS Software Retailers – take a step back from Black Friday weekend this year. I’m not suggesting you shouldn’t move forward with your promotions and sales. Everyone knows that Black Friday weekend can be one of the most profitable times of the year for retailers. But relying too much on this crazy weekend of shopping to generate holiday season profits is a big mistake. -
Norred gains new CPG and retail responsibilities
CROSSMARK veteran Jim Norred was named president of the sales and marketing services company’s Marketing Solutions Group.
Norred most recently served as EVP of corporate development with responsibility for client services, business development, insights and corporate marketing. Prior to that, he served as the company’s CIO. He also has served as president of G2, an integrated marketing joint venture that ultimately was acquired by WPP in 2008.
