Category Archives: Part 8: Putting It All Together

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

McDonald’s Adding Vegetarian Outlets in India

Posted on September 7, 2012 by bermanevansretail

McDonald’s operates and franchises outlets around the world. According to its Web site: “McDonald’s is the leading global foodservice retailer with more than 33,500 local restaurants serving nearly 68 million people in 119 countries each day.” Eighty percent of its … Continue reading →

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Wal-Mart Ramps Up in Africa

Posted on September 7, 2012 by bermanevansretail

As we noted yesterday, Wal-Mart is a very creative and innovative firm, not just a giant discounter that sells a lot of stuff. Another indication of this is the retailer’s heightened interest in doing business in Africa. Devon Maylie, writing … Continue reading →

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Wal-Mart and the iPhone: A New Way to Checkout

Posted on September 6, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Wal-Mart is by far the best-selling retailer in the world. But this is not just because of its low prices and wide merchandise assortment. The firm is also extremely creative and innovative in its efforts to be cost efficient and to improve … Continue reading →

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