Monthly Archives: August 2012

Why Pricing Technology and Assortment Solutions Are Vital For Retailers

Posted on August 4, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Gilon Miller, the chief marketing officer of Upstream Commerce, (a software leader in retail intelligence, pricing intelligence, and assortment intelligence) recently made two detailed posts at his company’s blog on pricing technology and assortment solutions. He covered a lot of good … Continue reading →

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Employees: A Key Costco Competitive Advantage

Posted on August 3, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Costco has a big advantage over most of its rivals: loyalty from both its customers (who renew their memberships at high rates) and employees (who rarely turn over). In this video, Costco founder, chairman, and former CEO Jim Sinegal explains that advantage to … Continue reading →

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Target at 50

Posted on August 3, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Target senior archivist Tony Jahn gives a video overview of Target’s first 50 years. Learn what makes one of the largest retailers tick — and draw such loyal customers. Read the full story at abullseyeview.com.    

Posted in Part 1: Overview/Planning, Part 2: Ownership, Strategy Mix, Online, Nontraditional, Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information, Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing, Retail Executive Interviews, Video Clips (non-career) | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment