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.

Bricks-and-Clicks Retailers’ Hidden Weapon

Posted on January 24, 2018 by bermanevansretail

As we have noted times before, bricks-and clicks retailers are not danger of disappearing.  Having difficulties in an increasingly online world? Yes. Having to make strategic changes to keep up? Yes. But disappearing? No! Here are a few past posts … Continue reading →

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Best Business Books to Read in 2018

Posted on January 17, 2018 by bermanevansretail

As we further head into the new year, what are the best business books to read in 2018 ? With this in mind, we present links to many “best” business book lists. So, click a link below. And start reading … Continue reading →

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Recognize Declining Retailers: Three Stages

Posted on January 15, 2018 by bermanevansretail

As we read regularly, many retailers are having tough times. Today, we study how to recognize declining retailers: three stages of decline. Previously, we discussed other types of failure. For example, see Reasons Why Many Startups Fail and Why Don’t Some Store-Based Retailers Get It? … Continue reading →

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