Category Archives: Part 7: Communicating with the Customer

This sub-category encompasses establishing and maintaining a retail image, and promotional strategy.

Patagonia Really Loves Our Planet

Posted on December 8, 2016 by bermanevansretail

Patagonia is a remarkable company that is true to its original mission: “Build the best product, cause no unnecessary harm, use business to inspire, and implement solutions to the environmental crisis.” Today, it “is a designer of outdoor clothing and … Continue reading →

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Retailers: Do YOU Think a “Pink Tax” Is OK?

Posted on December 7, 2016 by bermanevansretail

Did you know that there are several instances when women pay more than men for the same goods and services? For example, nationwide, many dry cleaners charge a higher fee for a woman’s “blouse” than a man’s “shirt” — even … Continue reading →

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Many Retailers Need Better Window Displays

Posted on December 5, 2016 by bermanevansretail

Several months ago, we presented a powerful infographic on window displays. Today, our valuable infographic post on window displays — which is quite different from the prior one — is from Storetraffic  (a people traffic solution provider).  According to Storetraffic: … Continue reading →

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