Monthly Archives: April 2014

A New Global E-Commerce Infographic from Baynote

Posted on April 22, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Baynote has put together an excellent infographic map about E-commerce around the world. Baynote is a company that is involved with big data, intuitive algorithms, next generation applications, and real time analytics. Check out its new infographic. Click the chart for a … Continue reading →

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Some Shoppers Still Like Small Retailers — A Lot!

Posted on April 21, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Although this is the era of huge retailers, many shoppers still like patronizing small companies — even though large firms account for most retail sales revenues. As reported by eMarketer: “U.S. consumers are choosing small businesses because of the personalized … Continue reading →

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Etsy Adds to Its Business Portfolio with Wholesaling

Posted on April 20, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Etsy, founded in 2005, is a popular online retailer that focuses on handmade, vintage, and other artisan products. It is a latter day eBay: “Etsy is a marketplace where people around the world connect to buy and sell unique goods. … Continue reading →

Posted in Online Retailing, Part 1: Overview/Planning, Part 2: Ownership, Strategy Mix, Online, Nontraditional, Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information, Part 5: Managing a Retail Business, Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing, Part 7: Communicating with the Customer | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments