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.

What’s Next for Traditional Stores?

Posted on November 7, 2014 by bermanevansretail

As we know, traditional brick-and-mortar retailing is far from dead. However, it is changing and it is affected by alternative shopping formats. So, what’s next? eMarketer reports that: “Thanks to digital devices, mobile in particular, the path to purchase starts … Continue reading →

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Let’s Support Real Heroes!

Posted on November 3, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Here are two heartwarming and poignant stories about the best of us! We can all do better. Evans on Marketing We can all be responsible members of society and give back to the community. This is NOT a post about … Continue reading →

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Tweeting for a Job During the 2014 Holiday Shopping Season

Posted on October 31, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Yes, in the fast-changing world of social media, retail job postings have now come to Twitter. So, this represents another opportunity for job seekers! When retailers ramp up for the peak holiday shopping season, they often need to hire seasonal … Continue reading →

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