Author Archives: bermanevansretail

Universum 2018 Most Attractive Employers

Posted on September 4, 2018 by bermanevansretail

For many years, Universum has conducted surveys to get students’ take on employer attractiveness. Click here to access the last few reports for U.S. business student rankings. 2017. 2016. 2015. 2014. Today, we look at Universum 2018 most attractive employers. … Continue reading →

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Popularity of Bricks and Clicks

Posted on August 28, 2018 by bermanevansretail

For today’s shopper, there are three shopping formats from which to choose: bricks, clicks, and a combination of bricks and clicks. It should come as no surprise that the majority use both online and offline channels. 27% shop either only … Continue reading →

Posted in Part 2: Ownership, Strategy Mix, Online, Nontraditional, Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information, Part 4: Store Location Planning, Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing, Part 7: Communicating with the Customer | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Checkout Counters Still in Demand

Posted on August 27, 2018 by bermanevansretail

Yes, transactions have changed dramatically in recent years. Many more shoppers buy online and have merchandise delivered. BUT, the popularity of the checkout counter for in-store transactions may surprise you. As eMarketer reports:  “The traditional checkout model is undergoing a major … Continue reading →

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