Category Archives: Global Retailing

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

A New Infographic on Global Retailing Trends

Posted on November 28, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Cegid, a software developer focused on retailing, has produced an excellent infographic on retailing trends around the globe. This infographic incorporates data from the A.T. Kearney Global Retail Development Index: “The Global Retail Development Index is an annual study that … Continue reading →

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What Can We Learn from Alibaba’s 11-11 Shopping Extravaganza?

Posted on November 12, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Most retailers can only dream about the success of an event such as China’s Alibaba’s annual November 11 sale day. This day was wholly created by the online retailer as a time to have fun shopping — in essence, a … Continue reading →

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Private Label: A World of Difference

Posted on November 3, 2013 by bermanevansretail

During the recent recession, the sales of private-label products rose dramatically, due to more consumers shopping for lower-priced merchandise. Private-label sales are expected to remain strong in  the future as retailers have also introduced “premium” private brands and otherwise expanded … Continue reading →

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