Author Archives: bermanevansretail

Web Sites That Get the Pricing Process Right

Posted on December 8, 2015 by bermanevansretail

Lots of shoppers explore their favorite Web sites looking for information — and sometimes, even to purchase. The way that prices are presented online can go a long way toward determining whether people or motivated or demotivated to buy an … Continue reading →

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Singles’ Day Dwarfs Cyber Monday

Posted on December 7, 2015 by bermanevansretail

China’s online Alibaba is the leader in special events (see this post).  As it notes: “Alibaba.com is the leading platform for global wholesale trade serving millions of buyers and suppliers around the world. Small businesses can sell their products to … Continue reading →

Posted in Global Retailing, Online Retailing, Part 2: Ownership, Strategy Mix, Online, Nontraditional, Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information, Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing, Part 7: Communicating with the Customer | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Personal Selling Should Be Alive and Well for Many Retailers

Posted on December 4, 2015 by bermanevansretail

A lot of firms have turned to a self-service or online system for selling. In these instances, personal selling is avoided. But that is not always a good idea. Here are just a few instances where personal selling is imperative. … Continue reading →

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