Monthly Archives: March 2015

A Great Competive Advantage: Online Classes from Michaels and Creativebug

Posted on March 22, 2015 by bermanevansretail

Michaels is always looking for a competitive edge — and its latest venture, a collaboration with Creativebug (a creator of online classes), certainly bears this out. According to Michaels Web site: “We believe Michaels is where creativity happens. With 1,262 … Continue reading →

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An Infographic Dictionary for Business Founders

Posted on March 20, 2015 by bermanevansretail

Often times, the lingo involved with startups is in a class by itself. So, what terminology is essential for business founders to know? As Pedro Sanchez de Lozada writes for Udemy, an online educational firm: “Silicon Valley not only has … Continue reading →

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Retailers Closing the Most Stores

Posted on March 18, 2015 by bermanevansretail

Although 2015 promises to be a good year for many retailers, others still face tough times ahead. And for some retailers, continued store closings remain in their immediate future. As reported by Mark Lieberman and Thomas C. Frohlich for 24/7 Wall … Continue reading →

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