Category Archives: Part 8: Putting It All Together

This sub-category encompasses introlling and controlling the retail strategy.

The “Third Space” of Retailing

Posted on September 9, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Some store-based retailers have embarked on rather novel concepts to drive business to their stores. One such concept is the “third space.” According to Marian Berelowitz, writing for JWT Intelligence: “Brick-and-mortar retail will increasingly serve as a ‘third space’ that’s … Continue reading →

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CSA’s State of the Industry: 2013

Posted on September 7, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Chain Store Age has just published its 2013 “State of the Industry” issue. Click the image to see the special section on the status of retailing. Lots of things are happening. Included are data on the top 100 retailers. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Global Retailing, Online Retailing, Part 1: Overview/Planning, Part 2: Ownership, Strategy Mix, Online, Nontraditional, Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information, Part 4: Store Location Planning, Part 5: Managing a Retail Business, Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing, Part 7: Communicating with the Customer, Part 8: Putting It All Together, Social Media and Retailing, Technology in Retailing | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

Taco Bell: Ad Age’s Marketer of the Year

Posted on September 2, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Congratulations to Taco Bell for just being selected as this year’s “Marketer of the Year” by Advertising Age. Here’s why Taco Bell was chosen, as reported by Maureen Morrison: “The 50-year-old chain is in innovation overdrive, churning out a string … Continue reading →

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