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.

Top Authentic Brands — Credibility Pays

Posted on November 29, 2017 by bermanevansretail

Why do most people trust those whom they know and .org Web sites? And distrust mass media and .com Web sites? In a word: credibility (authenticity). People’s trust is hard to earn and to retain. Thus, today’s post highlights top … Continue reading →

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Is a Deliverer Entering Person’s Home OK?

Posted on November 27, 2017 by bermanevansretail

What do YOU think of this: A Deliverer Entering Person’s Home OK? Amazon believes many of its customers will love this practice. And that they will pay for it. But, critics say most people won’t want a stranger in their … Continue reading →

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Small Business Saturday 2017. Support Local Businesses.

Posted on November 24, 2017 by bermanevansretail

Thanksgiving weekend is a big selling time. Consider that for firms of any size. But, most attention focuses on larger firms. Yet, tomorrow, we encourage you to participate. Small Business Saturday 2017. Support Local Businesses. As we know, small businesses … Continue reading →

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