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.

2016: Most Ethical Retail Firms According to Ethisphere Institute

Posted on March 15, 2016 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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Online Retailers Not Always Offering Real ‘Sales’

Posted on March 11, 2016 by bermanevansretail

As we wrote a short time ago, companies are not always transparent or honest when they say an item is ‘on sale’ when it really is not: “Unfortunately, many retailers misuse the term ‘sale.’ And shoppers are often persuaded that … Continue reading →

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Retail Emojis Are Booming Online: Now at Taco Bell

Posted on March 10, 2016 by bermanevansretail

Emojis have been around for a while. As described by the Oxford Dictionaries, an emoji is “a small digital image or icon used to express an idea, emotion, etc..” For example, “in electronic communication: an emoji livens up your text … Continue reading →

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