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 Is Most Apt to Use a Smartphone in the Store?

Posted on March 16, 2017 by bermanevansretail

In just a short time, smartphone in-store usage has exploded. Unsurprisingly, younger shoppers are leading the way. According to eMarketer: “A February 2017 survey of U.S. smartphone users conducted by Euclid Analytics found that respondents ages 16 to 21 (Generation … Continue reading →

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Bottled Water Tops Soda among Americans

Posted on March 14, 2017 by bermanevansretail

For several years now, Americans have been consuming more bottled water and less soda. Retailers are quite aware of this because of wide variety and brands of bottled that they carry — and the amount of shelf devoted to bottled water. … Continue reading →

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Retailing A to Z: New Edition of Retail Management Text

Posted on March 13, 2017 by bermanevansretail

We are delighted to announce the publication of the thirteenth edition of Retail Management: A Strategic Approach. by Barry Berman, Joel R. Evans, and Patrali Chatterjee. We have not rested on our laurels. [Click on the image to visit the … Continue reading →

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