Category Archives: Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing

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

Holiday Retail After Sandy

Posted on November 5, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Superstorm Sandy is already having an impact on the supply chain for the Christmas 2012 holiday season. According to Stephanie Clifford and Nelson D. Schwartz, writing for the New York Times: “The economic effects of Hurricane Sandy are reverberating beyond … Continue reading →

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How Small Retailers Can Compete During the Coming Holiday Season

Posted on November 5, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Still coping in NY. (No power at home. 🙂 ) But, back to blogging. _________________________________________________________________ Small retailers have many points of differentiation against their big-time competitors, such as a more personal approach and a more convenient location. Anita Campbell, writing … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Sandy’s Impact on the Economy

Posted on October 29, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Please be in a safe, secure place as you read this post. If you are in an affected area, business can wait. According to Evan Gold of Planalytics (a business weather intelligence firm), writing for CNBC: “Hurricane Sandy, a rare, late … Continue reading →

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