Monthly Archives: June 2013

Wal-Mart Lagging Behind in E-Commerce

Posted on June 24, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Wal-Mart is by far the leading retailer in the United States and in terms of total worldwide revenues. Yet, it lags behind Amazon.com when it comes to online sales. In 2012, Amazon.com generated online revenues of $61 billion, while Wal-Mart’s online … Continue reading →

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Men’s Wearhouse: Is Firing the Face of the Company a Good Idea?

Posted on June 23, 2013 by bermanevansretail

George Zimmer founded the  Men’s Wearhouse about 35 years ago. And he regularly appeared in the company’s TV ads beginning in 1985. He was truly the voice of Men’s Wearhouse as it grew into a nearly 1,250 unit chain. So, publicly, … Continue reading →

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Can Car Manufacturers Sell Direct and Bypass Dealers?

Posted on June 22, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Tesla Motors is a U.S.-based manufacturer of upscale high-performance electric cars. As it notes at its Web site: “The Tesla Roadster hit the streets in early 2008 as a car with no equal. Four years later, over 2,300 Roadsters drive emissions-free … Continue reading →

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