Monthly Archives: June 2013

The One-Day Deal

Posted on June 3, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Yes, we know that shoppers love great deals. But, did you know how much impact a one-day Kindle sale can have on book sales? It’s a lot!!! Consider this example, as reported by Julie Bosman for the New York Times: … Continue reading →

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Urban Outfitters Is Moving Forward on Logistics

Posted on June 2, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Urban Outfitters is a trendy multichannel apparel retailer. It is a big believer in the importance of logistics management in its overall strategy and its implementation. As noted by Marianne Wilson, reporting for  Chain Store Age: “Urban Outfitters’ store operations and … Continue reading →

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Can RadioShack Be the “Neighborhood Technology Playground”?

Posted on June 1, 2013 by bermanevansretail

RadioShack has been struggling for a while — due to competition from online retailers and discounters such as Wal-Mart. So, it is trying another remake as it moves away from its recent “The Shack” theme. Will THIS work? As Natalie … Continue reading →

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