Monthly Archives: June 2018

Subway Going Downhill

Posted on June 20, 2018 by bermanevansretail

Just a few years ago, the Subway chain was a fast-food dynamo. For example, see Eat Fresh at Subway and Fastest-Growing U.S. Franchisors. Even today, there are nearly 44,000 franchised outlets around the world, with 25,000 stores in the United States. But Subway is … Continue reading →

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Do Shoppers Like Dynamic Pricing?

Posted on June 19, 2018 by bermanevansretail

We all like to feel that we get bargains when shopping. But that’s not always the case. See More Gamesmanship on Retail Prices — Even Online. And When Is a “Sale” a Sale? Today, we look at do shoppers like … Continue reading →

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Better Retaining Customers

Posted on June 18, 2018 by bermanevansretail

Customer retention is a major driver of long-term success. Yet, it can be elusive. Thus, today’s post relates to the goal of better retaining customers. Before reading below, please check out these two posts. Great Post-Purchase Communication Is Essential. THREE … Continue reading →

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