Monthly Archives: August 2012

We’re Now Tweeting!

Posted on August 11, 2012 by bermanevansretail

You can now follow us at Twitter: https://twitter.com/beretail. Thanks.

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Reniventing the Interior of the Supermarket?

Posted on August 11, 2012 by bermanevansretail

For the past several years, supermarkets have faced a barrage of new competitors, from big-box stores such as Wal-Mart and Target (which have increased their emphasis on food products in their product mix) to specialty chains such as Whole Foods … Continue reading →

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The Discounting Boom in China

Posted on August 10, 2012 by bermanevansretail

After many years of exceptional economic growth, the Chinese economy has slowed down dramatically (something to which people in many parts of the world can certainly relate). As a result, consumers in China are becoming more discount-oriented. This presents both … Continue reading →

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