Category Archives: Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information

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

The “Third Space” of Retailing

Posted on September 9, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Some store-based retailers have embarked on rather novel concepts to drive business to their stores. One such concept is the “third space.” According to Marian Berelowitz, writing for JWT Intelligence: “Brick-and-mortar retail will increasingly serve as a ‘third space’ that’s … Continue reading →

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CSA’s State of the Industry: 2013

Posted on September 7, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Chain Store Age has just published its 2013 “State of the Industry” issue. Click the image to see the special section on the status of retailing. Lots of things are happening. Included are data on the top 100 retailers. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Global Retailing, Online Retailing, Part 1: Overview/Planning, Part 2: Ownership, Strategy Mix, Online, Nontraditional, Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information, Part 4: Store Location Planning, Part 5: Managing a Retail Business, Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing, Part 7: Communicating with the Customer, Part 8: Putting It All Together, Social Media and Retailing, Technology in Retailing | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

An Innovative Starbucks Collaboration

Posted on September 6, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Starbucks has often been an innovator, going back to the days when it introduced free Wi-Fi into its stores. So, the recent launch of its new Starbucks Refresher fits right in for the retailer. As Nielsen reports: “A product launch … Continue reading →

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