Monthly Archives: July 2012

Beyond Mannequins and Merchandise

Posted on July 9, 2012 by bermanevansretail

As Jon Collins writes on MediaPost: “The shop window is so much more today than a place to display the wares being  sold inside. It’s a window (pun intended) into the soul of the retail brand and  a place where … Continue reading →

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Cutting Down on “Sinful” Food Offerings

Posted on July 9, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Because of rising concerns about the problem of obesity, food manufacturers and retailers have been bombarded with a lot of criticism and threats of new regulations. In response, many companies are doing more address this problem. Alec Foege, in reporting … Continue reading →

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Will Lines at Checkout Counters Disappear?

Posted on July 9, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Could this observation from Cherryh Butler actually be happening? “The store of the future will not feature long checkout lines or any lines for that matter, according to retail experts and a recent survey from CompTIA predicting that traditional point-of-sale solutions will … Continue reading →

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