Monthly Archives: March 2017

eMarketer Launches New Retail Site

Posted on March 17, 2017 by bermanevansretail

Research firm eMarketer recently introduced a new Web site devoted to retail: https://retail.emarketer.com/. Three sections of the site are devoted to: News Retailers Restaurants   The new site is packed with tons of  timely — and regularly updated — information related … Continue reading →

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Who Is Most Apt to Use a Smartphone in the Store?

Posted on March 16, 2017 by bermanevansretail

In just a short time, smartphone in-store usage has exploded. Unsurprisingly, younger shoppers are leading the way. According to eMarketer: “A February 2017 survey of U.S. smartphone users conducted by Euclid Analytics found that respondents ages 16 to 21 (Generation … Continue reading →

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Do You Have What It Takes to Be an Entrepreneur?

Posted on March 15, 2017 by bermanevansretail

Being an entrepreneur is certainly not an easy job. Among other things, a great entrepreneur requires creativity, patience, a willingness to take risks, expertise, endurance, and a whole lot more. According to Growth Hackers’ co-founder and CEO Jonathan Aufray: “An … Continue reading →

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