Tag Archives: global

Top 2012 Global Franchising Companies

Posted on July 23, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Each year, Franchise Direct compiles a list of the top 100 franchising companies around the world. Click the icon to access the most recent report.

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Nordstrom Tries an Extreme Makeover

Posted on July 15, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Although Nordstrom has been a leading upscale retailer for decades, it has decided that it needs to revamp some of its business practices. As Cotten Timberlake writes in Businessweek: “In Nordstrom’s case, it’s a matter of wooing more fashion-conscious women. Since … Continue reading →

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Retail Industry Information: Overview of Facts, Research, Data, & Trivia

Posted on July 12, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Interested in learning more about topics such as these: What is the retail industry? Types of retail businesses? U.S. versus global data? Career opportunities? Then click the icon to learn more.   Retail Industry  

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