Category Archives: Part 4: Store Location Planning

This sub-category encompasses trading-area analysis and site selection.

Bricks-and-Clicks Retailers’ Hidden Weapon

Posted on January 24, 2018 by bermanevansretail

As we have noted times before, bricks-and clicks retailers are not danger of disappearing.  Having difficulties in an increasingly online world? Yes. Having to make strategic changes to keep up? Yes. But disappearing? No! Here are a few past posts … Continue reading →

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Are YOU Starting a New Business? Try Main Street.

Posted on January 22, 2018 by bermanevansretail

Are YOU Starting a New Business? Try Main Street. Catchy title for today’s post, right? 🙂 We know this may sound counter-intuitive. But read on. Main Street is not dying, despite some dire predictions. And there are ample opportunities for … Continue reading →

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Shopping Centers’ Impact

Posted on September 20, 2017 by bermanevansretail

Despite the downward trend in the overall popularity of shopping centers, they still account for a sizeable part of the U.S. economy. Their impact remains enormous — even if reduced. According to various sources — International Council of Shopping Center … Continue reading →

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