Category Archives: Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing

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

Amazon: King of the Retail World

Posted on June 16, 2017 by bermanevansretail

Today, it was announced that Amazon would be acquiring Whole Foods — for $13.7 billion. This is further evidence that the retail juggernaut is becoming a true bricks-and-clicks retailer. Although Walmart is the world’s biggest retailer, Amazon is THE single biggest … Continue reading →

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Surprise? Dads Big on Coupon Use

Posted on June 15, 2017 by bermanevansretail

Coupons are still widely used in the United States, although their format (paper vs. electronic vs. online) has been evolving. Did you know that males (dad) are about as likely as females (moms) to use coupons? Here are some of … Continue reading →

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How Shoppers Use the Return Option for Online Purchases

Posted on June 13, 2017 by bermanevansretail

Navar recently surveyed almost 700 U.S. consumers who returned at least one online purchase over the preceding 12 months to better understand people’s reasoning with regard to returns when shopping online. Here are some of the key findings: “The Bedroom is … Continue reading →

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