Category Archives: Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information

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

Retailers and Instagram

Posted on September 20, 2016 by bermanevansretail

Instagram now has 500 million active users, and it is rapid pulling away from Twitter (whose user base has been rather stagnant). Instagram’s popularity has not gone unnoticed by retailers who have been posting pictures and videos in great numbers. … Continue reading →

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When Is the Right Time to Eat? Interesting Conclusions

Posted on September 19, 2016 by bermanevansretail

Looking to eat better? Then cut down on impulse eating. According to food and supermarket guru Phil Lempert: “Mom was right when she said to wait until dinner. Improve your diet by time-delaying your eating by ordering your food long before … Continue reading →

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Back-to-School Retail Sales Numbers for 2016

Posted on September 6, 2016 by bermanevansretail

For many retailers, back-to-school revenues represent a significant component of their annual revenues. In the United States alone, the National Federation estimates that total 2016 back-to-school revenues will exceed $27 billion. Take a look at this infographic from Statista to … Continue reading →

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