Author Archives: bermanevansretail

The Importance of Digital Tools During the Shopping Process: A Global Study

Posted on December 10, 2012 by bermanevansretail

As eMarketer reports: “Consumers have different expectations and preferences for customer service depending on where they are in the purchase journey and the types of questions they have. A 2012 global customer experience study sponsored by Capgemini found that social media … Continue reading →

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Macy’s Two Days of Christmas Blitz: Open 48-Plus Hours Straight

Posted on December 9, 2012 by bermanevansretail

To pump up holiday sales, Macy’s will be open nationwide from 7:00 AM on Friday December 21 until midnight Sunday December 23. As Caroline Winter reports for Businessweek: “American retailers have never been shy about extending their operating hours during … Continue reading →

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Innovative Digital Technology from Build-A-Bear

Posted on December 8, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Build-A-Bear Workshop continues to be a master of innovation. As recently reported by Marianne Wilson for Chain Store Age: “Build-A-Bear Workshop has gone high-tech. The company has unveiled a new store environment that combines its signature hands-on bear-making experience with … Continue reading →

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