Monthly Archives: May 2012

Can Showrooming Be Slowed Down?

Posted on May 24, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Wal-Mart and other big-box retailers are trying to boost their web strategies to counter showrooming, where shoppers scope out items in stores but buy on Amazon and other retailing Web sites. Ann Zimmerman has details on the News Hub.

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Sony, Samsung Rein in Retailers’ Discounts on TVs

Posted on May 24, 2012 by bermanevansretail

According to Ann Zimmerman of the Wall Street Journal: “Sony and Samsung Electronics are trying to force retailers to rein in discounts on televisions, a tactic aimed at preserving profit margins that may also help protect chains such as Best Buy and Target from … Continue reading →

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Here Comes the $199 Kindle Fire

Posted on May 21, 2012 by bermanevansretail

See CNN Money’s video clip that analyzes of the costs of the initial Kindle Fire — and Amazon’s pricing strategy for it. There are a lot of trade-offs versus the iPad. Click on the photo to access the video.  

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