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Are Wages on the Verge of Rising Again?

Posted on March 4, 2015 by bermanevansretail

Positive performance of the Gross Domestic Product? Check. Unemployment rate still dropping? Check. Energy prices down from last year? Check. (Despite some recent price increases). So, why haven’t U.S. wages risen faster and higher than they have? Are wages finally … Continue reading →

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Retail’s Impact on the Economy

Posted on November 15, 2013 by bermanevansretail

We all know that the retail sector is a major driver of the economy — in the United States and around the world. With that in mind, take a look at this informative infographic by Milo. Included are data on … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Small Business in Retailing

Posted on July 2, 2013 by bermanevansretail

As we know, there are millions of small retailers around the world — and they are a key component of their economies. Take a look at some of the characteristics of small businesses in the United States.   Courtesy of: … Continue reading →

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