Tag Archives: global retailing

Private Label: A World of Difference

Posted on November 3, 2013 by bermanevansretail

During the recent recession, the sales of private-label products rose dramatically, due to more consumers shopping for lower-priced merchandise. Private-label sales are expected to remain strong in  the future as retailers have also introduced “premium” private brands and otherwise expanded … Continue reading →

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Seating for 5,000? West Lake Restaurant in China

Posted on October 20, 2013 by bermanevansretail

For those of us accustomed to dining out in a typically sized restaurant, seating for 250 or 500 people may make a restaurant seem massive. So, how about these statistics for the West Lake Chinese Restaurant in Changsha, China? The … Continue reading →

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What’s Ahead for Wal-Mart in India (and Elsewhere)?

Posted on October 10, 2013 by bermanevansretail

For Wal-Mart, the world’s largest retailer, the last few years have not always been smooth sailing. U.S. same-store sales growth have been slow, and efforts outside the United States have sometimes been problematic. Now, Wal-Mart has suffered a significant setback … Continue reading →

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