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Mary Portas: A Woman’s Apparel Shop That Is Right on Target

Posted on August 27, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Watch this video with Mary Portas who describes her very appealing merchandising philosophy, her emphasis on customer service, and her use of experiential retailing.    

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The Boom in Location Tagging: An Opportunity for Retailers

Posted on August 27, 2012 by bermanevansretail

It is certainly time for retailers to better understand how people are using location tagging via their mobile devices — and to act appropriately in driving more of those people to their stores. As reported by eMarketer: “Mobile audience media … Continue reading →

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Will Intel’s Magic Mirror Change Apparel Shopping?

Posted on August 26, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Intel is widely recognized for the microchips that are used in computers and other high-tech products around the world. But did you know that it is also involved with a number of other emerging innovations, such as its Magic Mirror? As … Continue reading →

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