Author Archives: bermanevansretail

What Is the World’s Largest Retail Store?

Posted on May 17, 2012 by bermanevansretail

At least for now, the answer is NOT Macy’s Herald Square. And it is not in the United States. Click the image to find out the answer.    Public Domain Photo

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How McDonald’s Came Back Bigger Than Ever

Posted on May 16, 2012 by bermanevansretail

As Keith O’Brien writes about McDonald’s in the New York Times: “The company’s bottom-line success in recent years has been unmatched by its traditional burger-chain competitors. Wendy’s and Burger King have been losing market share, while McDonald’s has been growing, … Continue reading →

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Digital Tools Key for Grocery Shopping, Online and Off

Posted on May 16, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Online food shopping has not lived up to many predictions. However, the Internet has a growing role to play. As reported by eMarketer: “‘What is changing—and rapidly—is how likely grocery shoppers are to use a variety of digital tools to … Continue reading →

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