Tag Archives: experiential retailing

Bravo, Office Depot’s Anti-Bullying Campaign

Posted on August 22, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Bullying has become a global concern, with particularly nasty social media posts leading to depression and even some suicides among those being bullied. So, here’s a “bravo” to Office Depot for teaming up with the popular youth-oriented band One Direction.  … Continue reading →

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Amazon’s New Pinterest-Like Offerings

Posted on August 17, 2013 by bermanevansretail

As we know, Amazon.com considers its mission to be “Earth’s most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online, and endeavors to offer its customers the lowest possible prices.” Now, it wants to … Continue reading →

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France’s Orchestra Using Technology to Save Out-of-Stock Losses

Posted on August 13, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Like many firms, French children’s apparel retailer Orchestra has had to deal with dissatisfied customers when store merchandise is out of stock. Now, it has come up with a solution. As reported by SelfServiceWorld.com: “Until recently, if a shopper needed a … Continue reading →

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