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1001 Ideas to Create Retail Excitement, Revised Edition (2003) [Paperback]

Edgar A. Falk (Author)
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September 30, 2003
In a new, completely revised and updated edition of his 1999 classic 1001 Ideas to Create Retail Excitement, public relations and marketing guru Edgar Falk shows small, medium, and large business owners how to make the most of retail opportunities in any economic environment, and teaches all business owners how to think big in the face of growing competition and consumer insecurity.

In our ever-changing economy, Falk's strategies are an absolute necessity for survival and success. Here, he offers a veritable encyclopedia of practical suggestions that show small- to medium-sized retailers how to attract new customers, then goes on to offer solid, time-tested advice on how to keep them coming back, over and over again. From proven-successful ideas for eye-catching window displays, in-store promotions, and special events to tested strategies for market research and publicity, this guide provides everything the small business owner needs to become more aggressive and effective in pulling in customers and fending off competition.

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An excellent new book.... Added to his ideas for creating an exciting store, Falk addresses many key topics to help small retailers compete with larger competitors. -- San Francisco Examiner --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Edgar A. Falk is a marketing and public relations veteran, with more than 30 years' experience with such firms as BBD&O and N.W. Ayer, serving clients such as GE, AT&T, and Sharp Electronics. The recipient of five Silver Anvils from the PR Society of America, and the author of numerous articles on advertising and public relations, Mr. Falk now operates his own agency.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Prentice Hall Press; Rev Sub edition (September 30, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0735203431
  • ISBN-13: 978-0735203433
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #206,886 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Very basic information, August 28, 1998
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I found this book to be most appropriate for beginners or people running their own business. It did not seem to be writen with the professional Promotion Manager in mind. Tactics that are listed are "tried and true" promotions that you are likely to find being used by a small, local retailer. If you work for a large corporation, save your money.
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42 of 48 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Very shallow coverage, November 28, 1998
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If you're looking for a book about big time retail advertising then this is not it. But if you are a small business just getting started you could do worse. However most of the things in this book are everyday ideas that most anyone could come up with. Hard to justify the expense of the book when it is so obvious on so many levels. Can't recommend it unless you get it as a gift for Christmas.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not very innovative..., January 29, 2005
This review is from: 1001 Ideas to Create Retail Excitement, Revised Edition (2003) (Paperback)
This book is so basic, for people who do not pay attention to mainstream marketing. It gives advice such as (on decorating for Easter): "decorate should be pastel colors, easter eggs, bunnies" Like I never would have thought of that!

Just watch what all the mall shops do and copy them - No creative, original ideas here, just rehash of what has already been done. Red hearts on Valentines, Santa Claus at Christmas...
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