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Retailers’ Urban Idea: Think Smaller

Posted on July 30, 2012 by bermanevansretail

When many big-box retailers — and even chains with medium-sized stores — move into urban locations, they need to think differently. The smaller space has to be used creatively. According to Stephanie Clifford: “As young Americans move to cities, retailers that grew up … Continue reading →

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What Is Sweethearting — And Why Is It Bad for Retailers?

Posted on July 30, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Retailers already have enough to worry about in trying to improve their bottom lines. Now, a new term is entering the vernicular: sweethearting. According to Andrew Wren of Wren Solutions, in an article for Chain Store Age: “It’s no secret in … Continue reading →

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StubHub: 12 Years After Startup

Posted on July 28, 2012 by bermanevansretail

StubHub (“where fans buy & sell tickets”) was started in August 2000 as a small entrepeneurial venture. Today, it is a giant that is part of the eBay empire, with a mission statement that has remained pretty constant over the … Continue reading →

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