Tag Archives: Home Depot

Ace Hardware: Another Same-Day Delivery Strategy

Posted on March 9, 2015 by bermanevansretail

In recent years, companies such as Google and Amazon have stepped up their same-day delivery efforts — believing that this can be a key competitive advantage for firms with an adequate distribution structure to handle same-day deliveries. Ace Hardware is one … Continue reading →

Posted in Part 1: Overview/Planning, Part 2: Ownership, Strategy Mix, Online, Nontraditional, Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information, Part 4: Store Location Planning, Part 5: Managing a Retail Business, Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Home Depot and Others: The Evolving Everything Stores

Posted on June 17, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Amazon is not the only firm with a huge product mix. Wal-Mart, Target, and others have also expanded their assortments to attract one-stop shoppers. This is one way for retailers to stand out in a crowded marketplace. Now comes the … Continue reading →

Posted in Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information, Part 4: Store Location Planning, Part 5: Managing a Retail Business, Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing, Part 7: Communicating with the Customer | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Tough Sledding for Retailers in China

Posted on September 10, 2013 by bermanevansretail

China may have the world’s largest consumer base, but it is also a difficult place for foreign retailers to thrive. Here’s more evidence of this situation. According to Anil Gupta and Haiyan Wang, writing for Businessweek: “Tesco’s recent decision to … Continue reading →

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