Author Archives: bermanevansretail

Bricks-and-Clicks Retailers’ Hidden Weapon

Posted on January 24, 2018 by bermanevansretail

As we have noted times before, bricks-and clicks retailers are not danger of disappearing.  Having difficulties in an increasingly online world? Yes. Having to make strategic changes to keep up? Yes. But disappearing? No! Here are a few past posts … Continue reading →

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Knowing How to Handle Difficult People

Posted on January 23, 2018 by bermanevansretail

Why is Glassdoor’s 2018 Best U.S. Employers list so popular? Because it is based on opinions of real employees and their feelings about their work environment. Great firms equal happy employees. However, we may find ourselves in a not so … Continue reading →

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Are YOU Starting a New Business? Try Main Street.

Posted on January 22, 2018 by bermanevansretail

Are YOU Starting a New Business? Try Main Street. Catchy title for today’s post, right? 🙂 We know this may sound counter-intuitive. But read on. Main Street is not dying, despite some dire predictions. And there are ample opportunities for … Continue reading →

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