Are Men ‘Out-Shopping’ Women?

Posted on May 24, 2012 by bermanevansretail
According to iProspect, 70 percent of affluent men prefer to research and buy online, reports CNBC’s Courtney Reagan.

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Can Showrooming Be Slowed Down?

Posted on May 24, 2012 by bermanevansretail
Wal-Mart and other big-box retailers are trying to boost their web strategies to counter showrooming, where shoppers scope out items in stores but buy on Amazon and other retailing Web sites. Ann Zimmerman has details on the News Hub.

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Sony, Samsung Rein in Retailers’ Discounts on TVs

Posted on May 24, 2012 by bermanevansretail
According to Ann Zimmerman of the Wall Street Journal: “Sony and Samsung Electronics are trying to force retailers to rein in discounts on televisions, a tactic aimed at preserving profit margins that may also help protect chains such as Best Buy and Target from cutthroat online competition. The new policies by two of the world’s largest TV makers prevent U.S. retailers from advertising or selling televisions in stores or online for less than the prices set by the manufacturers. But the manufacturers are taking a gamble if consumers resist the higher prices.”
Will this work? What do you think?
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