Tag Archives: 2016

Change Management Versus Business Readiness

Posted on December 13, 2016 by bermanevansretail

Is your business ready for the effects of change on employees? According to the 2016 Advanced Employment Issues Symposium (AEIS): “Traditionally, when employers have sought to prepare their work teams for big upcoming changes — e.g., new processes, a new … Continue reading →

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Patagonia Really Loves Our Planet

Posted on December 8, 2016 by bermanevansretail

Patagonia is a remarkable company that is true to its original mission: “Build the best product, cause no unnecessary harm, use business to inspire, and implement solutions to the environmental crisis.” Today, it “is a designer of outdoor clothing and … Continue reading →

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A New UPS Report: Complexities of Online Retailing

Posted on November 30, 2016 by bermanevansretail

  On a regular basis, shipping giant UPS publishes reports on the “UPS Pulse of the Online Shopper™.” Its 2016 report deals with the tech-savvy shoppers who are transforming the retail landscape: “While E-commerce offers new, unparalleled opportunities for accelerated … Continue reading →

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