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.

Small Businesses Now More Social

Posted on March 9, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Over the last few years, we’ve seen most major businesses get involved with social media, while smaller firms have lagged behind. Now, according to LinkedIn, social activities are on the rise among small firms as well: “Leading a small business … Continue reading →

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Pizza Chains Stepping It Up

Posted on March 6, 2014 by bermanevansretail

We’ve seen a lot of innovations and creative marketing among the leading pizza chains. For example, Domino’s has improved its online ordering capabilities and aggressively promotes this as more convenient than in-store ordering. As with all Pizza chains, Papa John’s … Continue reading →

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Is Price the Major Shopping Driver? Not According to a New Study

Posted on March 4, 2014 by bermanevansretail

During — and since — the recent Great Recession, many shoppers have become more price sensitive. In addition, showrooming and mobile media apps that enable shoppers to track prices in real time have also contributed to intense price pressures for … Continue reading →

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