Category Archives: Global Retailing

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

Shopping in 2014 and Beyond: An Infographic

Posted on January 25, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Take a look at this popular and informative infographic on omnichannel shopping worldwide in 2014 and beyond. The infographic was prepared by Gift-Library.com,  which “offers a unique combination of Personal Shopping and fulfillment for high-end luxury gifts.”    

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It’s Tough Doing Business in Russia — Even for Online Firms

Posted on January 24, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Evans on Marketing With a population of nearly 145 million, Russia is a desirable market for many companies. But government rules keep making this tougher. Let’s consider the recent decision of FedEx, UPS, and DHL to stop making deliveries to … Continue reading →

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When Will U.S. Credit Card Companies Turn to Smart Chips?

Posted on January 21, 2014 by bermanevansretail

As we recently posted, data security — and the lack thereof — is a huge problem that needs to be fixed for both retailers’ and shoppers’ protection. First, let’s look at some more statistics. Then , let’s consider the best … Continue reading →

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