Monthly Archives: April 2017

Five Fashion Retailers That Have Nailed It

Posted on April 27, 2017 by bermanevansretail

Although many fashion retailers are suffering, there are some bright spots among fashion retailers. Fast Company has identified five of them: “The following five companies illustrate the power of building a brand atop an authoritative editorial voice, whether it’s in … Continue reading →

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In-Store Pickup Playing a Bigger Role

Posted on April 26, 2017 by bermanevansretail

Bricks-and-clicks retailers are finding that many shoppers like the convenience of ordering online and picking up merchandise in the store rather than waiting for shipping. According to Kibo (formerly Shopatron): “When it comes to satisfying consumer fulfillment expectations, the ability … Continue reading →

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Retail Not Bubbling As Much Today

Posted on April 25, 2017 by bermanevansretail

As we have noted several times before (for example, see 1, 2, 3), these are tough times for many retailers around the globe, not just from the United States. The new Wall Street Journal chart (below) sums things up nicely … Continue reading →

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