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Are Men ‘Out-Shopping’ Women?

Posted on May 24, 2012 by bermanevansretail

According to iProspect, 70 percent of affluent men prefer to research and buy online, reports CNBC’s Courtney Reagan.

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Can Showrooming Be Slowed Down?

Posted on May 24, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Wal-Mart and other big-box retailers are trying to boost their web strategies to counter showrooming, where shoppers scope out items in stores but buy on Amazon and other retailing Web sites. Ann Zimmerman has details on the News Hub.

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Sony, Samsung Rein in Retailers’ Discounts on TVs

Posted on May 24, 2012 by bermanevansretail

According to Ann Zimmerman of the Wall Street Journal: “Sony and Samsung Electronics are trying to force retailers to rein in discounts on televisions, a tactic aimed at preserving profit margins that may also help protect chains such as Best Buy and Target from … Continue reading →

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