Monthly Archives: April 2014

What Makes Uniqlo Glitter?

Posted on April 7, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Uniqlo makes and sells casual apparel that includes several categories and social groups. Its clothing items “simple and essential yet universal, so people can freely combine them in their own unique style.” What makes Uniqlo so successful and distinctive? According … Continue reading →

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Discounts ARE Still Important to Many Shoppers

Posted on April 6, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Last month, we reported that one recent research study found that “consumers may finally be moving from their interest in price as the driving force in their shopping behavior to a greater emphasis on quality.” But, many shoppers are still quite … Continue reading →

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Nielsen Research on the “New Retail” in Australia

Posted on April 4, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Australian shoppers are highly connected and do a lot of online shopping. And recent research from Nielsen sheds more light on the Australian consumer: “Online research converts into both online and offline purchases. Results from the newly released 2014 Nielsen … Continue reading →

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