Category Archives: Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information

This sub-category encompasses identifying and understanding consumers, and information gathering and processing in retailing.

Who’s Got the Better Holiday Ad?

Posted on November 18, 2015 by bermanevansretail

During the holiday shopping season, there is a lot of advertising clutter — as more retailers advertise; and they do so in more depth. Just check out the inserts in your Sunday newspaper from now until the end of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Part 1: Overview/Planning, Part 2: Ownership, Strategy Mix, Online, Nontraditional, Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information, Part 7: Communicating with the Customer, Social Media and Retailing, Video Clips (non-career) | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Is This the Wave of the Future for Inventory Management?

Posted on November 17, 2015 by bermanevansretail

As we know, managing inventory properly can possibly make or break a retailer’s sales and profit goals. So, retailers should be as efficient and accurate as possible in their inventory management efforts.  Nonetheless, many retailers rely on physical inventory counts … Continue reading →

Posted in Part 2: Ownership, Strategy Mix, Online, Nontraditional, Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information, Part 5: Managing a Retail Business, Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing, Technology in Retailing, Video Clips (non-career) | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Be a Smart Customer: 2015 Holiday Shopping Tips

Posted on November 13, 2015 by bermanevansretail

Every year, I offer a list of holiday shopping tips intended to help shoppers avoid overspending their budgets. Since the holiday season starts earlier and earlier each year, I’m doing the tips post two weeks before Black Friday.. According to … Continue reading →

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