Category Archives: Online Retailing

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

Express Is on the E-commerce Fast Track

Posted on March 19, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Express has been an online innovator for quite a while, especially with social media. The retailer has more than 4.5 million likes on Facebook — where it regularly offers special deals and products for sale. During 2013, its E-commerce revenues rose by … Continue reading →

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Amazon.com: Not So Prime Any More?

Posted on March 14, 2014 by bermanevansretail

If you visit “About Amazon Prime” today, you will see the regular blurb on the advantages of being a Prime customer: “Receive all the benefits of Amazon Prime including FREE Two-Day Shipping for eligible purchases, unlimited access to stream movies … Continue reading →

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An Infographic Look at Starting a New Business

Posted on March 11, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Many factors must be taken into account in starting a new retail business. Among the decisions are: What is the line of business going to be? Where should a store be located? Should business be done online?  Here is an … Continue reading →

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