Category Archives: Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing

This sub-category encompasses developing and implementing merchandise plans, financial merchandise management, and pricing in retailing.

The 2014 Convenience Store News Category Captains Awards

Posted on June 18, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Each year, Convenience Store News selects the best suppliers in 10 product categories. As CSN notes: “The Category Captains awards honor suppliers for their category management prowess demonstrated through their partnerships with convenience store retailers. This year, 10 winners have … Continue reading →

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Home Depot and Others: The Evolving Everything Stores

Posted on June 17, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Amazon is not the only firm with a huge product mix. Wal-Mart, Target, and others have also expanded their assortments to attract one-stop shoppers. This is one way for retailers to stand out in a crowded marketplace. Now comes the … Continue reading →

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Delivering on the Brand Promise: A Video Series

Posted on June 16, 2014 by bermanevansretail

RetailWire has put together an excellent 7-part video series that is useful for any type of retailer, sponsored by Oracle Retail.   Part 1: The Big Data Deluge Part 2: Applying Cross-Channel Principles Part 3: Drivers of Great Cross-Channel Experiences Part … Continue reading →

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