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How to Boost YOUR Productivity

Posted on May 4, 2017 by bermanevansretail

Are you productive (efficient and effective) enough or do you sometimes waste time or go off on a tangent (instead of focusing on what’s ahead of you)? If you answer the latter, then this post is for you. If you … Continue reading →

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Another Record Mother’s Day Expected for Retailers

Posted on May 3, 2017 by bermanevansretail

Finally, there is some good news for retailers. Mother’s Day 2017 is expected to generate about 10 percent more in retail revenues than in 2016. As reported by Ana Serafin Smith for the National Retail Federation: “Consumers say they will spend … Continue reading →

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Amazon Dives into Custom Clothing

Posted on May 2, 2017 by bermanevansretail

Yes, you read the title of this post correctly. Not only is Amazon getting more involved in apparel retailing, it is also patenting a unique custom-clothing process. As Nick Wingfield reports for the New York Times: “This year, Amazon will … Continue reading →

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