Category Archives: Global Retailing

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

Shopper Wants Versus Needs in 2013

Posted on February 14, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Now that the Great Recession is mostly behind us (although there will still be trouble spots and ups and downs in 2013), will shoppers be increasing their purchases of goods and services they “want” versus those they “need”? According to … Continue reading →

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Online Shoppers: A Global Perspective

Posted on February 12, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Although consumers in the United States generate the most online sales dollars each year (with $385 billion expected in 2013), China has the greatest number of online shoppers (with 271 million in 2013). Check out this table from eMarketer; and … Continue reading →

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Augmented Reality: “Magic Mirrors” Getting Even More Attention

Posted on January 31, 2013 by bermanevansretail

As we have reported before in two different posts (1, 2), in-store augmented (virtual) reality has been garnering a lot of attention. Now, Great Britain’s Tesco can be added to the list of retailers that are trying out some form … Continue reading →

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