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The Most Attractive U.S. Retail Employers: The Results of a Universum Student Survey

Posted on January 13, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Each year, Universum presents the results of its “Ideal Student Employer Survey in the U.S.” The most recent survey included thousands of undergraduate and graduate student respondents. These are among the most highly-rated retail firms. Click the icons to access … Continue reading →

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Objections to Wal-Mart’s Price Comparison Ads

Posted on January 6, 2013 by bermanevansretail

We know that Wal-Mart is already the most dominant retailer on the planet. So, competitors get particularly upset when they believe that Wal-Mart is involved with unfair trade practices. A case in point is Wal-Mart’s recent use of price comparison … Continue reading →

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2013 May Be a Make or Break Year for Some Long-Time Retailers

Posted on December 27, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Best Buy, J.C. Penney, RadioShack, and Sears are among the best-known retailers that have faced tough times recently. Will 2013 be the year they regain their popularity — or the year when then decline even further? As today’s Wall Street … Continue reading →

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