Monthly Archives: March 2013

Marketing Practices and Small Businesses

Posted on March 7, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Small businesses have different goals and needs as compared to larger firms — not to mention budgetary constraints — when it comes to their marketing practices. As reported by eMarketer: “Small-business owners (SBOs) are a diverse bunch that includes more … Continue reading →

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Store Mannequins Mimic Customer Movements in Japan

Posted on March 6, 2013 by bermanevansretail

There are many fun uses of technology by Japanese retailers to encourage more shopper engagement. John Yong reports for designtaxi.com that: “Japanese clothing retailer United Arrows has found an innovative way to make customers pay attention to its display windows. It … Continue reading →

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What’s Ahead for Category Management?

Posted on March 5, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Category management is a merchandising process that focuses on the performance of an overall product category. The intent with this approach is to maximize total category sales and profit rather than that of individual brands. Shopper marketing involves understanding how consumers behave as … Continue reading →

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