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 Do Shoppers Prefer Self-Checkouts?

Posted on June 5, 2015 by bermanevansretail

As we wrote a while ago, self-checkouts are here to stay. However, their popularity among shoppers varies greatly by retail format and in-store buying situation. Recently, Retale conducted a large-scale study on self-checkouts. As summarized by eMarketer: “When it comes … Continue reading →

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Retailing Leads U.S. Industries in Digital Ad Spending

Posted on June 3, 2015 by bermanevansretail

Are you surprised by the title of this post? Or, is it something to which you were already aware? According to eMarketer: “U.S. retail industry ad spending on paid digital media will reach $12.91 billion in 2015 and grow to … Continue reading →

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How to Do Better at Scheduling Your Activities

Posted on June 2, 2015 by bermanevansretail

Are you a procrastinator? Do you plan out your activities to stay on target? Want to do better at personal scheduling? Check out this video from Gretchen Rubin, the author of several books, including the #1 New York Times and international … Continue reading →

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