Tag Archives: 2016

Careers in Business: 2016 Trends and Opportunities

Posted on February 15, 2016 by bermanevansretail

In the slideshow presented below, learn about many of the opportunities and challenges facing those interested in a career in a field of business. The latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook are included.   … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Means Shopping $$$ for Retailers

Posted on February 12, 2016 by bermanevansretail

The National Retail Federation reports that Valentine’s Day 2016 will generate almost $20 billion in sales: According its “Valentine’s Day Consumer Spending Survey conducted by Prosper Insights and Analytics, 54.8 percent of consumers will celebrate Valentine’s Day, spending an average … Continue reading →

Posted in Part 1: Overview/Planning, Part 2: Ownership, Strategy Mix, Online, Nontraditional, Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information, Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing, Part 7: Communicating with the Customer, Social Media and Retailing | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Four 2016 Video Forecasts by TIAA-CREF’s Chief Economist

Posted on January 26, 2016 by bermanevansretail

TIAA-CREF, the full-service investment firm that manages nearly $835 billion in assets, recently produced a series of short videos about the year ahead (2016) featuring its Chief Economist Tim Hopper.  1. The U.S. economy should accelerate modestly this year. 2. Fed rate … Continue reading →

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