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An Upscale Catalog War: Neiman Marcus Vs. Saks

Posted on November 15, 2014 by bermanevansretail

For years, Neiman Marcus has led the way among upscale retailers with its elaborate annual Christmas catalog. Click below to access this year’s catalog.   This year, Neiman Marcus faces a new luxury catalog challenger — Saks. Click below to … Continue reading →

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Mobile Payments: Even Bigger in 2015

Posted on November 4, 2014 by bermanevansretail

We know that mobile payments are the next big thing. With the introduction of Apple Pay, things promise to pick up even more. As Judo Pay notes at Visual.ly: “Consumers around the globe are already embracing this technology and want … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Another Retail Challenge: Webrooming

Posted on October 27, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Webrooming is the opposite consumer shopping behavior to showrooming. As Natalie Schoch, a designer at Wiser, puts it: “Webrooming is the latest phenomenon impacting the online retail industry. In just the last year, the majority of shoppers (78%) have participated in webrooming when … Continue reading →

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