Monthly Archives: July 2012

What Do You Think of ‘Pay by Voice’?

Posted on July 19, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Technology has emerged that enables shoppers to complete their purchases with a voice command. Would you trust this approach? As David Poque, the New York Times technology guru, notes: “A lot of the things we do today will make our … Continue reading →

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Amazon’s Looking to Same-Day Shipping

Posted on July 19, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Amazon is already an online retailing behemoth. It’s free standard shipping on orders of $25 or more has led the industry for years. Amazon Prime (at $79/year) gives shoppers guaranteed two-day delivery without a minimum purchase amount, as well as … Continue reading →

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Making Shopping Malls More Experiential

Posted on July 18, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Shopping center developers have been experimenting with a lot of new tactics to attract more customers — and to get them to stay longer. As Stephanie Clifford writes in the New York Times: “Glimcher Realty Trust, which owns and manages … Continue reading →

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