Monthly Archives: June 2012

The Diverse People of Africa

Posted on June 13, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Nielsen recently conducted a major research project on the diverse population of Africa. It concluded that: “Despite the exciting opportunities and considerable promise of the African continent, doing business here also comes with significant challenges. Aside from political turmoil, wide … Continue reading →

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Etsy: A Different Kind of Online Retailer

Posted on June 13, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Here’s how Etsy describes itself: “Etsy is the world’s handmade marketplace. Our mission is to empower people to change the way the global economy works. We see a world in which very-very small businesses have much-much more sway in shaping the … Continue reading →

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The Wal-Mart Bribery Case

Posted on June 13, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Earlier in 2012, Wal-Mart faced a barrage of negative publicity and possible legal actions regarding the long-term behavior of some executives in Mexico. At the very least, ethical improprieties were involved; at the worst, some laws were violated. Consider this … Continue reading →

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