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.

Why Shopping Small (Business) Matters

Posted on November 21, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Despite the growth and popularity of large retail chains, many people also enjoy shopping at small firms. This infographic shows why small business shopping still is quite important.  November 24 is Small Business Saturday. Learn about business intelligence tools. Thanks … Continue reading →

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Personal Security Tips for the Holidays from McAfee

Posted on November 20, 2012 by bermanevansretail

The McAfee Security Advice Center offers a number of good personal online security tips for the holidays. As McAfee notes: “While we are busy buying gifts and making travel arrangements, cybercriminals are making their lists, and checking them twice, as … Continue reading →

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How Big a Problem Is Price Gouging?

Posted on November 20, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Here is an interesting infographic by Brian Wallace on price gouging (setting overly high prices due to the high of consumer demand relative to the available supply). Click the chart to learn more. Post suggested by KCJ  

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