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.

Are Subscription Boxes Here to Stay?

Posted on March 10, 2017 by bermanevansretail

Are subscription boxes a fad or sustainable business model? According to Jameson Morris, a specialist in the field: “A subscription box is a recurring, physical delivery of niche-oriented products packaged as an experience and designed to offer additional value on top … Continue reading →

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The JDA/PWC Retail 2017 CEO Survey

Posted on March 8, 2017 by bermanevansretail

Each year, the JDA and PWC Retail CEO survey looks at the state of the retail sector. For the 2017 survey,  “[They] found that digital transformation is the highest investment priority, with customer experience being the main driver. Surprisingly more … Continue reading →

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McDonald’s Shifting Gears

Posted on March 6, 2017 by bermanevansretail

McDonald’s is revamping its global strategy in hopes of stimulating sales and profits. Some of its planned changes are substantial. In January 2017, McDonald’s announced that it was selling a majority stake in its Chinese business. Given the huge size … Continue reading →

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