Author Archives: bermanevansretail

Retailers and the Minimum Wage

Posted on February 7, 2014 by bermanevansretail

There has been a lot of discussion and debate recently about the impact of a raise in the federal minimum wage (to perhaps as much as $10.10 per hour, compared to the current $7.25) on retailers — both large and … Continue reading →

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Tips for Offering a Better Customer Experience

Posted on February 6, 2014 by bermanevansretail

After all of the recent data breach and deliveries problems that have been in the news, it’s time to get back to focusing on how to optimize the retail customer experience — and to recapturing customer trust. As Jeannie Walters, … Continue reading →

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CVS to Stop Selling Tobacco Products

Posted on February 5, 2014 by bermanevansretail

American society continues to evolve with regard to how various issues are handled — whether it be the minimum wage (an issue that is quite important to many retailers and to their employees) or the restrictions placed on the sale … Continue reading →

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