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.

Appeagle’s “Definitive E-Commerce Report”

Posted on November 11, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Check out this global E-commerce forecast from Appeagle — in a nice summary infographic by region of the world.    

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What in the World Is Discountvenience?

Posted on November 9, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Here’s another new term for our retailing dictionary: “discountvenience.” What is it and what does it mean for us? According to Stewart Samuel, Program Director for IGD Canada, writing for Supermarket News: “Channel blurring has been a feature of grocery retailing … Continue reading →

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Kearney’s 2014 Global Retail Development Index

Posted on November 8, 2014 by bermanevansretail

As industrialized countries around the world plateau economically, retailers often look for opportunities in developing countries. But, where should they look? One great source of information is A.T. Kearney. Annually, A.T. Kearney produces a Global Retail Development Index (GDRI). This Index: … Continue reading →

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