Author Archives: bermanevansretail

Web Usage Varies Greatly by Global Region

Here is important information for online retailers. Recently, the International Communication Union, a UN agency conducted research on Web usage around the globe. Click here for a PDF of the highlights of its 2016 report based on this research. Statista … Continue reading

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How Students Can Be More Marketable

Want to get the best job and career path possible? If you are still a student, there are several suggestions. [If you are currently working, some of these suggestions apply to you too.] According to Tim Green, writing for The … Continue reading

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Better Understanding the Consumer’s Path to Purchase

We know that consumers shop differently for various goods and services. But we can always learn more. Millward Brown Digital recently produced a report entitled “Demystifying the Consumer Journey?” A free download is available with a simple login. The chart … Continue reading

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