Tag Archives: competition

Can Pricing in the Mid-Range Succeed?

Posted on July 13, 2016 by bermanevansretail

This is a difficult question for some retailers — given the popularity of discounters and luxury retailers for two different customer segments in the marketplace. AND many retailers seem nervous to be in the mid-range. Yet, as Anthonia Akitunde (founder, … Continue reading →

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Do You Really Want to Be a Walmart Supplier?

Posted on July 12, 2016 by bermanevansretail

Getting Walmart as a customer can generate a huge amount of revenues for a supplier, even a small one. But beware — what Walmart giveth, it can also taketh away!! Consider these observations from one expert: “Les McKeown, the Founder, … Continue reading →

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Advice from Alibaba’s Jack Ma

Posted on July 11, 2016 by bermanevansretail

Jack Ma, who started life with very little, is now one of the richest people in the world. He is the  founder and executive chairman of retail behemoth Alibaba Group, which generates hundreds of billions of dollars each year. In an … Continue reading →

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