Tag Archives: experiential retailing

Valentine’s Day Means Shopping $$$ for Retailers

Posted on February 12, 2016 by bermanevansretail

The National Retail Federation reports that Valentine’s Day 2016 will generate almost $20 billion in sales: According its “Valentine’s Day Consumer Spending Survey conducted by Prosper Insights and Analytics, 54.8 percent of consumers will celebrate Valentine’s Day, spending an average … Continue reading →

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Nordstrom Goes More Social

Posted on February 9, 2016 by bermanevansretail

Nordstrom has been a popular upscale retailer, renowned for its superior customer service, for about 115 years. As the company notes at its Web site: “We’re proud to serve customers at 323 stores in 39 states and Canada. Customers are served … Continue reading →

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McDonald’s Gets Even More Involved in Literacy

Posted on February 8, 2016 by bermanevansretail

It’s been an interesting few years for McDonald’s. It has had problems with franchisees, a very expanded menu for a fast-food chain, and those who are pushing for healthier food. And all of this time, the firm has worked hard to … Continue reading →

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