Tag Archives: competition

It’s Not Always Great to Be a Businessweek Cover Story

Posted on January 30, 2015 by bermanevansretail

Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) was once a shining retail apparel star among teens and young adults. However, the chain has faced some tough times in recent years. Consider this: “Abercrombie’s predicament, perhaps because of the cultural clout it once wielded, feels … Continue reading →

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How Do Entrepreneurs Feel About 2015?

Posted on January 16, 2015 by bermanevansretail

After enduring the Great Recession, many — but, by no means all — entrepreneurs have done better the last couple of years. So, how are they feeling as we enter further into 2015? As Leigh Buchanan reports for Inc., the leading … Continue reading →

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Amazon Prime: A Loyalty Program That Really Pays Offs

Posted on January 3, 2015 by bermanevansretail

As we’ve reported before, while some retailers get the value of strong customer loyalty programs, there are others that still don’t. The current king of retail loyalty programs is Amazon with its Amazon Prime. The effectiveness of Amazon Prime is noted … Continue reading →

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