Category Archives: Part 8: Putting It All Together

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

Why Pricing Technology and Assortment Solutions Are Vital For Retailers

Posted on August 4, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Gilon Miller, the chief marketing officer of Upstream Commerce, (a software leader in retail intelligence, pricing intelligence, and assortment intelligence) recently made two detailed posts at his company’s blog on pricing technology and assortment solutions. He covered a lot of good … Continue reading →

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Employees: A Key Costco Competitive Advantage

Posted on August 3, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Costco has a big advantage over most of its rivals: loyalty from both its customers (who renew their memberships at high rates) and employees (who rarely turn over). In this video, Costco founder, chairman, and former CEO Jim Sinegal explains that advantage to … Continue reading →

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Leading Retail Groups on LinkedIn

Posted on August 1, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Michael Howard, a professional resume writer and the host of two LinkedIn groups, has listed dozens of retail groups that are active on LinkedIn at his blog. Howard cites the names and size of dozens of groups — many career-related … Continue reading →

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