Tag Archives: Amazon

Amazon.com: The King of Retail Data Analytics

Posted on July 31, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Although most retailers have dramatically ramped up their data analytics efforts, Amazon.com still leads the pack. This is one of the retailer’s biggest competitive advantages. As Anna Papachristos writes for 1to1 media: “When it comes to the retail industry, customer data … Continue reading →

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Home Depot and Others: The Evolving Everything Stores

Posted on June 17, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Amazon is not the only firm with a huge product mix. Wal-Mart, Target, and others have also expanded their assortments to attract one-stop shoppers. This is one way for retailers to stand out in a crowded marketplace. Now comes the … Continue reading →

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A Key Streaming Matchup: Amazon Vs. Netflix

Posted on April 1, 2014 by bermanevansretail

The video and TV programming markets have been shaken up a lot over the past few years, as more firms have gotten involved in streaming  videos and original programming. Two of the biggest players in the emerging streaming marketplace are … Continue reading →

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