Tag Archives: competition

TV Interview: Where Should Retailers Be Locating?

Posted on December 18, 2015 by bermanevansretail

This television interview of Hofstra University’s Distinguished Professor Joel Evans (of the Zarb School of Business) very recently appeared on Fios1’s Money & Main$treet. The interview was conducted by host Giovanna Drpic. It deals with malls versus local shopping areas. … Continue reading →

Posted in Part 4: Store Location Planning, Part 5: Managing a Retail Business, Part 8: Putting It All Together, Video Clips (non-career) | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Web Sites That Get the Pricing Process Right

Posted on December 8, 2015 by bermanevansretail

Lots of shoppers explore their favorite Web sites looking for information — and sometimes, even to purchase. The way that prices are presented online can go a long way toward determining whether people or motivated or demotivated to buy an … Continue reading →

Posted in Online Retailing, Part 5: Managing a Retail Business, Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing, Part 7: Communicating with the Customer | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Singles’ Day Dwarfs Cyber Monday

Posted on December 7, 2015 by bermanevansretail

China’s online Alibaba is the leader in special events (see this post).  As it notes: “Alibaba.com is the leading platform for global wholesale trade serving millions of buyers and suppliers around the world. Small businesses can sell their products to … Continue reading →

Posted in Global Retailing, Online Retailing, Part 2: Ownership, Strategy Mix, Online, Nontraditional, Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information, Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing, Part 7: Communicating with the Customer | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments