Category Archives: Global Retailing

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

Singles’ Day in China: Records Fall

Posted on November 13, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Singles’ Day in China is a huge event. And while it may be hard for us to believe, Singles’ Day dwarfs Cyber Monday for sales volume by a ratio of nearly 3 to 1. What is Singles’ Day? Each year, … Continue reading →

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Appeagle’s “Definitive E-Commerce Report”

Posted on November 11, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Check out this global E-commerce forecast from Appeagle — in a nice summary infographic by region of the world.    

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Kearney’s 2014 Global Retail Development Index

Posted on November 8, 2014 by bermanevansretail

As industrialized countries around the world plateau economically, retailers often look for opportunities in developing countries. But, where should they look? One great source of information is A.T. Kearney. Annually, A.T. Kearney produces a Global Retail Development Index (GDRI). This Index: … Continue reading →

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