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.

When Is the Right Time to Eat? Interesting Conclusions

Posted on September 19, 2016 by bermanevansretail

Looking to eat better? Then cut down on impulse eating. According to food and supermarket guru Phil Lempert: “Mom was right when she said to wait until dinner. Improve your diet by time-delaying your eating by ordering your food long before … Continue reading →

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Business Expansion Tips

Posted on September 9, 2016 by bermanevansretail

Looking to expand a business? What are some important do’s and don’ts to consider? Here are several tips. As Nina Ngai, writing for American Express Open forum, advises: DO research and prepare a business expansion plan — “Consider hiring a financial … Continue reading →

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Will Millennials Turn Out to Be Great Entrepreneurs?

Posted on September 7, 2016 by bermanevansretail

As we noted in a prior post, according to the Pew Research Research Institute: “Millennials have surpassed Baby Boomers as the nation’s largest living generation, according to population estimates recently released by the U.S. Census Bureau. Millennials, whom we define … Continue reading →

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