Monthly Archives: March 2017

Bottled Water Tops Soda among Americans

Posted on March 14, 2017 by bermanevansretail

For several years now, Americans have been consuming more bottled water and less soda. Retailers are quite aware of this because of wide variety and brands of bottled that they carry — and the amount of shelf devoted to bottled water. … Continue reading →

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Retailing A to Z: New Edition of Retail Management Text

Posted on March 13, 2017 by bermanevansretail

We are delighted to announce the publication of the thirteenth edition of Retail Management: A Strategic Approach. by Barry Berman, Joel R. Evans, and Patrali Chatterjee. We have not rested on our laurels. [Click on the image to visit the … Continue reading →

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Are Subscription Boxes Here to Stay?

Posted on March 10, 2017 by bermanevansretail

Are subscription boxes a fad or sustainable business model? According to Jameson Morris, a specialist in the field: “A subscription box is a recurring, physical delivery of niche-oriented products packaged as an experience and designed to offer additional value on top … Continue reading →

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