Tag Archives: costs

Retailers and the Minimum Wage

Posted on February 7, 2014 by bermanevansretail

There has been a lot of discussion and debate recently about the impact of a raise in the federal minimum wage (to perhaps as much as $10.10 per hour, compared to the current $7.25) on retailers — both large and … Continue reading →

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Why Is Airline Pricing SOOOO Different?

Posted on July 1, 2013 by bermanevansretail

As we know, in recent years, the airlines have made an already complicated pricing system even more complex. Their pricing model is quite different from other retailers. Consider this observation from an article by Scott McCartney for the Wall Street Journal: … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Logistics: Striving to Serve the Perfect Meal

Posted on September 28, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Restaurant logistics are a key to these retailers’ success. Poor logistics means ingredient shortages, stale food, higher costs, and more. So, restaurants really need to get their logistics and supply chain management right.  As Joseph O’Reilly reports for Inbound Logistics: “In many … Continue reading →

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