Category Archives: Online Retailing

Bricks-and click retailing and online-only retailing are covered here. There are lots of posts on multi-channel retailing.

Social Media Use on the Rise for Small and Medium Firms

Posted on October 11, 2014 by bermanevansretail

With the immense popularity of social media, more and more SMBs (small and medium-sized businesses) are now using such media. It’s not just for the big retailers anymore. According to BIA/Kelsey’s most recent “Local Commerce Monitor” (July 2014), which is … Continue reading →

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Understanding the Social Media Platforms You Use

Posted on October 9, 2014 by bermanevansretail

It is not just consumers (people) who need to understand and utilize the proper style and good manners with each social media platform. This is also true for businesses! Proper style and etiquette will enable us all to make our … Continue reading →

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Are You Committing “Product Information Malpractice”?

Posted on October 7, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Informatica Corporation (NASDAQ: INFA) is a leading global independent provider of data integration software. And it has coined the term “Product Information Malpractice” (PIM) that involves the practices of many multichannel/omnichannel firms.  What causes PIM? According to Informatica: “If you’re … Continue reading →

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