Tag Archives: assortment

Smart Merchandiser Video: E-Commerce Software

Posted on June 14, 2015 by bermanevansretail

Efficient and productive assortment planning and merchandise management are complex activities for all retailers — large and small, online and offline, etc. Fortunately, more and more easy-to-use, moderately priced merchandising software applications are now available. One firm in this area … Continue reading →

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Retail Assortments: The Power of Color

Posted on October 24, 2014 by bermanevansretail

A crucial part of merchandising involves the retailer’s product assortment with regard to colors, styles, sizes, and so forth. Do you realize how important that color is in driving retail sales and profit? Consider this research by Stitch Labs: “To uncover … 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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