Tag Archives: competition

Von Maur Looking to Become a National Department Store Chain

Posted on May 26, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Von Maur is a very popular Midwestern U.S. department store chain with a loyal customer following. Now, the chain has more ambitious plans to expand its geographic coverage. Recently, Von Maur was the subject of a Chain Store Age cover … Continue reading →

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Mobile Media and Comparison Shopping

Posted on May 24, 2013 by bermanevansretail

We know that consumers do more comparison shopping than ever before — both online and in the store. To get an idea of how much comparison shopping through mobile media has grown, take a look at the following data and … Continue reading →

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The Challenges of Multichannel Retailing

Posted on May 23, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Recently, 1to1 Media published a report on how to address the customer service challenges facing multichannel retailers. Click the image to access the full report.  

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