Category Archives: Part 1: Overview/Planning

This sub-category encompasses an introduction to retailing, building and sustaining relationships in retailing, and strategic planning in retailing.

Making Fast Food Fast Again?

Posted on January 19, 2015 by bermanevansretail

Isn’t it time for a number of fast-food restaurants to return to their roots and offer scaled-down menus and fast service? In the “good old days,” fast-food menus were really simple. Take a look at this early McDonald’s menu, for … Continue reading →

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How Do Entrepreneurs Feel About 2015?

Posted on January 16, 2015 by bermanevansretail

After enduring the Great Recession, many — but, by no means all — entrepreneurs have done better the last couple of years. So, how are they feeling as we enter further into 2015? As Leigh Buchanan reports for Inc., the leading … Continue reading →

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Great Retail Experience Innovations: A Slideshow

Posted on January 11, 2015 by bermanevansretail

2014 was a strong year for retail innovations related to the shopping experience; and 2015 promises to usher in other innovative approaches. Whisbi, a firm that helps integrate the retail experience, has put together an excellent slideshow on this: “Retailers … Continue reading →

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