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.

Retail’s Impact on the Economy

Posted on November 15, 2013 by bermanevansretail

We all know that the retail sector is a major driver of the economy — in the United States and around the world. With that in mind, take a look at this informative infographic by Milo. Included are data on … Continue reading →

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How the Restaurant Industry Is Using Digital Media

Posted on November 13, 2013 by bermanevansretail

There are lessons to be learned by retailers from the experiences of the restaurant industry with digital media — both good and bad. According to eMarketer: “Social media have become a blessing and a curse for the restaurant industry. The … Continue reading →

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What Do Shoppers Want from Retailers This Holiday Season?

Posted on November 10, 2013 by bermanevansretail

We’ve been posting a lot lately about the 2013 holiday shopping season — which is already underway (despite the media fascination with Black Friday).  Here are links to two of our recent posts: “Gearing Up for the Holiday Shopping Season” … Continue reading →

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