Tag Archives: 2014

Be a Smart Customer: 2014 Holiday Shopping Tips

Posted on November 12, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Every year, I offer a list of holiday shopping tips intended to help shoppers avoid overspending their budgets. Since the holiday season starts earlier and earlier each year, I’m moving up my tips post. According to the National Retail Federation, … Continue reading →

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When Do People Do Their Holiday Shopping?

Posted on October 12, 2014 by bermanevansretail

As we enter the 2014 major holiday shopping season — yes, it’s that time already, it is important to understand when consumers will shop. According to Google: “This holiday shopping season will be our most connected ever, with devices at … Continue reading →

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CSA’s State of the Industry: 2014

Posted on September 17, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Chain Store Age has just published its 2014 “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.   … Continue reading →

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