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Key Trendwatching Predictions for 2013

Posted on January 11, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Each year, Trendwatching publishes a report on consumer trends and expectations to recognize for the coming year. For this year, Trendwatching observes that: “2013 will be the perfect storm of necessity and opportunity: some economies will do OK(-ish), others will … Continue reading →

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The Growing Popularity of Malls in Russia

Posted on January 3, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Shopping malls have been popular in the United States and elsewhere around the world for many decades. Now, they are gaining in popularity in Russia. As Andrew E. Kramer reports for the New York Times: “Shoppers who find that 250 … Continue reading →

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Wal-Mart’s Bribery Case in Mexico

Posted on December 18, 2012 by bermanevansretail

The investigation into bribery in Mexico involving Wal-Mart executives in that country (see our earlier post for some background on the matter) continues unabated. Today, a cover story by David Barstow and Alejandra Xanic von Bertrab, that appears in the NY … Continue reading →

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