Tag Archives: competition

Is the “Big King” a “Big Mac” in Disguise?

Posted on November 5, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Burger King has been battling with McDonald’s for years, while McDonald’s — the largest fast-food chain in the world — mostly ignores BK and does its own thing. Burger King’s latest maneuver is the new Big King hamburger. And yes, … Continue reading →

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The Leading Global Retailers

Posted on October 30, 2013 by bermanevansretail

We know that Wal-Mart is the leading global retailer, but which firms fill out the rest of the top 50? (Note: Wal-Mart’s sales are almost as high as the next five largest retailers put together.) According to Kantar Retail, as … Continue reading →

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A Holiday 2013 Forecast as an Infographic

Posted on October 28, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Here’s an interesting holiday 2013 shopping forecast from Baynote.    

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