Category Archives: Part 2: Ownership, Strategy Mix, Online, Nontraditional

This sub-category encompasses retail institutions by ownership type, retail institutions by store-based strategy mix, and Web, nonstore-based, and other nontraditional forms of retailing.

Store Loyalty Down — Even in Australia

Posted on February 16, 2015 by bermanevansretail

We know that many consumers are less store loyal and more fickle than ever before — due to both greater retail competition and higher expectations. So, what do hard data show us? Here’s a Nielsen example from Australia: “Shoppers are prepared … Continue reading →

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New Adidas App Seeks to Avoid Store Lines

Posted on February 12, 2015 by bermanevansretail

There are millions and millions of apps out there — some better than others. 🙂 One clever new app is from Adidas, called Confirmed. As described by Kyle Stock for Bloomberg: “Are limited-edition sneakers still special when buyers can reserve them … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Repeat Customers

Posted on February 5, 2015 by bermanevansretail

TIPS FOR BETTER RETAILING: “The Importance of Repeat Customers” by Joel R. Evans and Barry Berman   Too many retailers concentrate on how to woo new customers and, thus, they do not pay enough attention to what they can do to … Continue reading →

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