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 Top Fast Casual Restaurants

Posted on June 13, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Fastcasual.com recently released its ranking of the top 100 “fast casual” restaurants. According to Fastcasual.com, the leading five companies are (1) Smashburger, (2) Zoes Kitchen, (3) Firehouse Subs, (4) Zoup, and (5) Freebirds World Burrito. “When Smashburger opened its first unit in 2007, the better burger category … Continue reading →

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Consumers Still Want Deals

Posted on June 13, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Shoppers’ interest in deals is still strong despite some mixed signs of economic growth. Many people are unlikely to turn away from this shopping approach any time soon. As Patricia O’Dell writes in Promo: “Whether or not the economy is improving … Continue reading →

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How Online Clothes Shopping Is More Like In-Store Shopping

Posted on June 12, 2012 by bermanevansretail

According to JWT Intelligence: “Online clothes shopping has come a long way from the beginnings of the Internet, when consumers were split between seeing it as the ultimate in convenience (infinite inventory without leaving home!) or a big waste of … Continue reading →

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