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Retailers: Do YOU Think a “Pink Tax” Is OK?

Posted on December 7, 2016 by bermanevansretail

Did you know that there are several instances when women pay more than men for the same goods and services? For example, nationwide, many dry cleaners charge a higher fee for a woman’s “blouse” than a man’s “shirt” — even … Continue reading →

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How Retailers Can Be More Customer-Centric

Posted on November 17, 2016 by bermanevansretail

A while back, Professor Joel Evans of Hofstra University’s Zarb School of Business wrote an article about “Customer Centricity” for Promo Magazine (now part of Chief Marketer.) The essence of that still rings true today — even more so given … Continue reading →

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Can You Personalize Retailing without Shopper Participation?

Posted on November 16, 2016 by bermanevansretail

One of the toughest issues for retailers to deal with in this high-tech world is how much to personalize their communication and offerings. On the one hand, retailers need as much customer information as possible to target individual shoppers more … Continue reading →

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