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Thanksgiving 2013 Shopping: Hyperbole Versus Reality

Posted on December 2, 2013 by bermanevansretail

How good or bad were the results for the Thanksgiving Weekend? If one looks at today’s headlines, you would think it was a disaster. That’s the hyperbole.  Take the headlines from the New York Times: “Gloomy Numbers for Holiday Shopping’s Big … Continue reading →

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How Retailers Are Planning Their Promotions This Holiday Season

Posted on November 26, 2013 by bermanevansretail

As we noted recently, the timing of holiday promotions is a big deal (pun intended :-)). And most retailers really get this. According to eMarketer: “Consumers seem to have the impression that marketers are constantly expanding the holiday shopping season. … Continue reading →

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Holiday 2013 Shopping Tips

Posted on November 20, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Every year, I offer a list of holiday shopping tips intended to help people avoid overspending their budgets. Since the holiday season starts earlier and earlier each year, I’m moving up my tips post. According to the National Retail Federation, … Continue reading →

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