Category Archives: Part 4: Store Location Planning

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

Reshaping Retail the Ahold Way

Posted on July 12, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Ahold is a leading global food retailer. In Europe, it comprises Albert Heijn,  Etos, Gall & Gall, albert.nl, and Albert/Hypernova, and Bol.com. In the U.S., Ahold operates Giant Carlisle, Giant Landover, Stop & Shop, and the Peapod online business. Recently, Klaus Behrenbeck … Continue reading →

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Retail Rents on the Rise Again: The Example of Hong Kong

Posted on July 11, 2013 by bermanevansretail

We know that the cost to rent retail space can be high; and rent varies widely based on the desirability of the location. For instance, the annual rent for a 20,000-foot U.S. retail location in a less desirable area may … Continue reading →

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bebe’s Omni-Channel Approach

Posted on July 6, 2013 by bermanevansretail

bebe is “the go-to destination for chic, contemporary fashion. The brand evokes a mindset — an attitude, not an age. It’s a true original, always defining fashion’s next stride forward. Designed for the confident, sexy, modern woman, bebe is a global … Continue reading →

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