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.

Employees: A Key Costco Competitive Advantage

Posted on August 3, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Costco has a big advantage over most of its rivals: loyalty from both its customers (who renew their memberships at high rates) and employees (who rarely turn over). In this video, Costco founder, chairman, and former CEO Jim Sinegal explains that advantage to … Continue reading →

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Target at 50

Posted on August 3, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Target senior archivist Tony Jahn gives a video overview of Target’s first 50 years. Learn what makes one of the largest retailers tick — and draw such loyal customers. Read the full story at abullseyeview.com.    

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E-Commerce & Multi-Channel Fulfillment

Posted on July 31, 2012 by bermanevansretail

In a recent white paper, Exel (a contract logistics provider) noted that: “Due to the rapid increase in online sales, many retailers are outgrowing their supply chain infrastructure, forcing a decision of how and where to invest. Because of this … Continue reading →

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