Category Archives: Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information

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

Learn More About the Sharing Economy

Posted on August 1, 2017 by bermanevansretail

With the popularity of Uber, AirBnB, and other firms, the “sharing” economy continues to take off. Listen to this podcast to learn more: “In the latest episode of eMarketer’s ‘Behind the Numbers’ podcast, VP of Forecasting Martin Utreras discusses the … Continue reading →

Posted in Global Retailing, Online Retailing, Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information, Part 5: Managing a Retail Business, Social Media and Retailing, Technology in Retailing | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

U.S. E-Commerce Projections Through 2021

Posted on July 26, 2017 by bermanevansretail

What’s ahead into the next decade for U.S. retail E-commerce — by product category? Recent research by eMarketer provides the answer.    

Posted in Online Retailing, Part 2: Ownership, Strategy Mix, Online, Nontraditional, Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information, Part 5: Managing a Retail Business | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

2017: The Leading 100 U.S. Retailers

Posted on July 18, 2017 by bermanevansretail

Each year, Stores publishes a list of the leading U.S. Retailers. The 2017 report is now available: “Welcome to [our] Top 100 Retailers issue. This annual compendium of the nation’s retailers is a ranking of the industry’s largest companies according … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Useful Information, Part 1: Overview/Planning, Part 2: Ownership, Strategy Mix, Online, Nontraditional, Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information, Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing, Part 8: Putting It All Together | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment