Category Archives: Global Retailing

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

Retail Strategy Lessons from McKinsey & Co.

Posted on March 16, 2014 by bermanevansretail

McKinsey & Co., the world-renowned consulting firm, has published a lot of information about the field of retailing. Most recently, McKinsey’s Peter Breuer, Thierry Elmalem, and Chris Wigley have written an in-depth piece on the need for many companies to engage … Continue reading →

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Global E-Tailing in 2020

Posted on February 18, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Where is global E-tailing heading over the next several years? We know it’s going to get bigger and bigger. Recently, OC&C Strategy Consultants published “The Global Retail E-mpire” report, which ” estimates the value of online retail trade based on … Continue reading →

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Starting an Online Company: A Global Cost Comparison

Posted on February 14, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Thinking about starting an online business? If yes, then costs certainly come into consideration. Before a retail business can be launched online, it typically requires overhead and Web development expenditures. Recently, Staff.com (“a global employment site that connects companies with talented … Continue reading →

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