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.

Will Uber and Others Cause the Death of Taxis?

Posted on May 25, 2016 by bermanevansretail

During the short period that they’ve been operating, ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft have revolutionized the taxi and related-service businesses. Uber alone has handled well over a billion rides since its founding; and it is located around the … Continue reading →

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Kearney Global E-Commerce Index 2015: A Slideshow

Posted on May 24, 2016 by bermanevansretail

In addition to its annual GDRI report, A.T. Kearney also publishes a yearly Global Retail E-Commerce Index™: “The Global Retail E-Commerce Index™ ranks the top 30 countries for their E-commerce potential, based on several variables that rate both a country’s … Continue reading →

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Kearney GRDI 2015: A Slideshow

Posted on May 23, 2016 by bermanevansretail

Every year, A.T. Kearney produces a Global Retail Development Index (GRDI): “The 2015 GRDI reflects a retail environment in developing markets filled with exciting challenges. These markets continue to entice global retailers, which are still investing in building a long-term … Continue reading →

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