Category Archives: Part 1: Overview/Planning

This sub-category encompasses an introduction to retailing, building and sustaining relationships in retailing, and strategic planning in retailing.

The Most Ethical Retail Firms According to Ethisphere Institute

Posted on March 29, 2015 by bermanevansretail

There are various reports about the most ethical firms in the world. One of the most comprehensive such reports is compiled by the Ethisphere® Institute. According to its Web site: “The Ethisphere® Institute is the global leader in defining and … Continue reading →

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A HubSpot Study: Social Media Posts and Interaction

Posted on March 28, 2015 by bermanevansretail

How well do industries do in their social media engagement? Is the frequency of posting related to the level of audience participation? HubSpot recently conducted a research study on this (“2015 Social Media Benchmarks Report”). The full 49-page report may … Continue reading →

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How Shipping Options Can Affect Online Purchase Conversion

Posted on March 27, 2015 by bermanevansretail

We know that not revealing shipping information until a customer is ready to pay for an item can have a dramatic impact on shopping cart abandonment. But another shipping topic that has not received as much attention relates to how … Continue reading →

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