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.

Another Record Mother’s Day Expected for Retailers

Posted on May 3, 2017 by bermanevansretail

Finally, there is some good news for retailers. Mother’s Day 2017 is expected to generate about 10 percent more in retail revenues than in 2016. As reported by Ana Serafin Smith for the National Retail Federation: “Consumers say they will spend … Continue reading →

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Amazon Dives into Custom Clothing

Posted on May 2, 2017 by bermanevansretail

Yes, you read the title of this post correctly. Not only is Amazon getting more involved in apparel retailing, it is also patenting a unique custom-clothing process. As Nick Wingfield reports for the New York Times: “This year, Amazon will … Continue reading →

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Quotes to Inspire You

Posted on May 1, 2017 by bermanevansretail

There are times when all of us need some inspiration to keep us motivated. Our favorite (as reflected in the blog subtitle is to “live life every day.” 🙂 What is YOUR  favorite  inspirational quote? For more inspiration, check out … Continue reading →

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