Monthly Archives: January 2013

An Infographic Look at Amazon.com

Posted on January 15, 2013 by bermanevansretail

We know Amazon.com is enormous. But, just how big an online retailing presence is the company? As Stephanie Mlot reports for PCmag.com: “The beauty of Amazon.com is the ability to browse hundreds of thousands of products on one Web site. … Continue reading →

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The Most Attractive U.S. Retail Employers: The Results of a Universum Student Survey

Posted on January 14, 2013 by bermanevansretail

The Most Attractive U.S. Retail Employers: The Results of a Universum Student Survey.

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The Founder of Zara: The Third-Richest Man in the World

Posted on January 14, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Who is Amancio Ortega Gaona? He is one of the most reclusive billionaires in the world and the founder of the wildly popular Zara apparel chain (part of his Inditex Group). Let’s learn more about him. As reported by Vivienne Walt … Continue reading →

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