Monthly Archives: June 2013

The U.S. Shopping Center Is Still Alive and Kicking

Posted on June 6, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Even though online shopping has grown dramatically in recent years, store-based purchases still dominate the retail landscape. Retail professionals know this; many others are surprised that online purchases still represent just a fraction of retail sales. According to research giant … Continue reading →

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Wal-Mart’s Green Dot Program for Shelf Stocking

Posted on June 5, 2013 by bermanevansretail

As we have reported earlier, Wal-Mart has experienced some difficulties in keeping its store shelves fully stocked. To combat this problem, the retailer recently implemented a “green dot” program. Renee Dudley, reporting for Bloomberg News, notes that: “The effort Wal-Mart … Continue reading →

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Digital Europe

Posted on June 4, 2013 by bermanevansretail

The digital revolution has taken off in Europe. Check out this infographic to see how. 5 Trends in European Digital Consumption infographic    

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