Category Archives: Part 4: Store Location Planning

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

Google to Open Stores?

Posted on March 8, 2013 by bermanevansretail

The retailing sector has attracted a lot of non-retailers over the past few years, the most successful being Apple Inc. with its Apple Stores (click here for an earlier post). Now, it looks like Google is preparing to join Microsoft … Continue reading →

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Smartphone Technology and McDonald’s Australia

Posted on March 2, 2013 by bermanevansretail

McDonald’s franchises in Australia have devised a clever smartphone-enabled promotion campaign.  

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The Retail Supply Chain: What’s Ahead

Posted on March 1, 2013 by bermanevansretail

As we know, retail supply chains are getting more geographically dispersed and more complex. So what’s ahead in this area? Integrated Solutions for Retailers recently a published report on this topic: “The retail supply chain is becoming worldwide, from sourcing … Continue reading →

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