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.

Key Numbers for Retailers

Posted on September 26, 2016 by bermanevansretail

Martec International (a retail consulting firm) and Microsoft Business Solutions recently produced a report on How to Get the Numbers That Matter in Retail: “The objective of this white paper is to review various aspects of retail financial management and to … Continue reading →

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Watch the Construction of a Retail Store via Time-Lapse Photography

Posted on September 23, 2016 by bermanevansretail

Building a retail store can be a time-consuming and complex project. It is far more detailed than a store remodel. Consider the case of Jimmy John’s. According to its Web site, at Jimmy John’s Sandwiches: “We serve from-scratch food made … Continue reading →

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When Is the Right Time to Eat? Interesting Conclusions

Posted on September 19, 2016 by bermanevansretail

Looking to eat better? Then cut down on impulse eating. According to food and supermarket guru Phil Lempert: “Mom was right when she said to wait until dinner. Improve your diet by time-delaying your eating by ordering your food long before … Continue reading →

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