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Times are tough. A quick glance around the stark economic environment reveals soaring gas and food prices, slumping home sales, and nervous employees anticipating the next round of lay-offs or wage reductions. These issues are but a few American households are facing today. In fact, if you ask the average American, there is a very good chance that the struggling economy is at the forefront of their worries. These same issues that are putting a tremendous strain on family budgets and retail spending are wreaking havoc on the bottom-line of businesses in nearly every industry. So how, in these challenging times, can retail companies hang on to customers, continue to do business, and possibly turn a profit? The keys to weathering the downturn and succeeding are found in the following five words—focus, understand, monitor, evaluate, and establish. This whitepaper delves into each of these keys and outlines an integrated process that will not only help businesses weather the storm, but positions companies for success in the long-term.