Tag Archives: Business Insider

The Most Popular Supermarkets by State

Posted on March 21, 2017 by bermanevansretail

Did you know that there are really no national supermarket chains in the United States, except for those operated by retail giants Walmart and Target (both of which have supermarkets in many of their big-box stores)? As a result, supermarket popularity … Continue reading →

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L.L. Bean’s Dominant Edge: Its Return Policy

Posted on January 3, 2017 by bermanevansretail

Now that the 2016 holiday shopping season is over (except for spending gift cards), a vital question to consider from both the customer’s and retailer’s perspective is: What kind of return policy best serves my needs? For many consumers, the … Continue reading →

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Career Advice from the Superstars: A Slideshow

Posted on May 10, 2016 by bermanevansretail

There is a lot of career advice out there, especially on the Web. But how about getting some good advice from the superstars of business? As Julie Bort notes for Business Insider: “[2016] will bring your share of troubles, issues, … Continue reading →

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