Tag Archives: competition

Amazon.com: Not So Prime Any More?

Posted on March 14, 2014 by bermanevansretail

If you visit “About Amazon Prime” today, you will see the regular blurb on the advantages of being a Prime customer: “Receive all the benefits of Amazon Prime including FREE Two-Day Shipping for eligible purchases, unlimited access to stream movies … Continue reading →

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Is Price the Major Shopping Driver? Not According to a New Study

Posted on March 4, 2014 by bermanevansretail

During — and since — the recent Great Recession, many shoppers have become more price sensitive. In addition, showrooming and mobile media apps that enable shoppers to track prices in real time have also contributed to intense price pressures for … Continue reading →

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P&G Enters the Cross-Channel Cross Hairs

Posted on February 27, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Retailers are not only embroiled in intense competition with one another in a slowly growing marketplace, whether it be store chain versus store chain or bricks-and-mortar retailer versus online retailer. But increasingly, manufacturers are now being caught in the middle. … Continue reading →

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