Tag Archives: competition

Inc.’s List of the Most Audacious Entrepreneurs

Posted on April 25, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Being a successful entrepreneur is tough — and it requires a lot of hard work and persistence. This year Inc. published a very interesting — and fun — “Most Audacious” entrepreneurs’ list, noting that: “Starting a company from scratch is, … Continue reading →

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Tesco Exits the United States

Posted on April 22, 2013 by bermanevansretail

British firm Tesco is one of the largest and most popular retailers in the world. Nonetheless, after a much publicized, highly anticipated, and rather recent entry into the United States marketplace, Tesco has decided to leave the U.S. As reported … Continue reading →

Posted in Global Retailing, Part 1: Overview/Planning, Part 2: Ownership, Strategy Mix, Online, Nontraditional, Part 4: Store Location Planning, Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing, Part 8: Putting It All Together | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

McDonald’s Addresses Its Millennial Problem

Posted on April 11, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Although McDonald’s is the world’s leading fast-food retailer, it has had some difficulty in attracting Millennials — people born between between 1981 and 2000. To remedy the situation, McDonald’s is placing greater emphasis on this market segment. As reported by Maureen … Continue reading →

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