Category Archives: Global Retailing

Read about how domestic and foreign retailers are performing around the world.

How the World’s Population Is Changing

Posted on February 9, 2017 by bermanevansretail

For many large retailers, understanding the shifts in the global population is imperative. Take a look at this video to learn more.    

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Don’ts for Retailers Using Social Media

Posted on January 30, 2017 by bermanevansretail

In this new era of fake news, alternative truth, and inflammatory messages on social media, it is a good time for us to appraise (or reappraise) our own use of social media. Are we doing the best we can to … Continue reading →

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What’s Happening with Virtual Assistants?

Posted on January 23, 2017 by bermanevansretail

Over the last year, artificial intelligence (AI) personal assistants have become BIG!! The leading ones are (alphabetically): Alexa from Amazon, Cortana from Microsoft, Google Assistant, and Siri from Apple. These AI options can answer questions, play music, give directions, tell … Continue reading →

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