Monthly Archives: December 2017

Reduce Holiday Stress: Try to Keep Smiling

Posted on December 11, 2017 by bermanevansretail

Each holiday season seems to be more stressful. We worry about getting the right gifts. And at the right prices. Also, we may get uptight about seeing family members. Hopefully, that is not the case. This post is intended to … Continue reading →

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Instagram Allows Retailers to Offer Shoppable Posts

Posted on December 7, 2017 by bermanevansretail

As a social media platform, Instagram is huge. And it’s  still growing. It has well over 800 million subscribers. Yet, until recently, Instagram was not very retailer friendly. Now, this has changed. And the change will benefit both Instagram and … Continue reading →

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Will 24/7 Curbside Service Boost Nordstrom for the Holiday?

Posted on December 6, 2017 by bermanevansretail

As with other department store chains, Nordstrom has been seeking out novel tactics to drum up more business. Its latest customer service approach? Adding 24/7 curbside service. Will it help Nordstrom’s holiday sales? We’ll know quite soon. According to George Anderson, … Continue reading →

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