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Deloitte’s Back-to-School 2014 Forecast

Posted on August 11, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Consulting firm Deloitte recently conducted a survey on back-to-school shopping for 2014. The company questioned more than 1,050 parents with students in grades K-12 to “determine the top standouts and consumer shopping trends for the back-to-school season.” Some of the highlights of the … Continue reading →

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“Retail Therapy” Myths

Posted on July 22, 2014 by bermanevansretail

“Retail therapy” is the notion that some people shop as a stress reducer and/or as a way to avoid life’s tough issues. As Amanda Page, the Editor at HealthCentral says: “We all do it: indulge in ‘comfort’ purchases to remedy a bad … Continue reading →

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Strengthening Omnichannel Security

Posted on July 11, 2014 by bermanevansretail

With all of the retail security breaches, consumers want to feel more secure that their personal data are not being compromised — especially across multiple channels. As Ping Identity puts it: “Consumers expect and trust that their data are secure … Continue reading →

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