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Toys “R: Us: Expanding in China

Posted on November 22, 2012 by bermanevansretail

U.S.-based Toys “R” Us has been active globally for decades. It currently has stores in about 35 countries and jurisdictions. Now, it has decided to make a bigger push in China, the world’s largest country. As Laurie Burkitt and Ann Zimmerman … Continue reading →

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Zara: On the Fast Fashion Track

Posted on November 19, 2012 by bermanevansretail

As we’ve blogged previously, Zara, the Spain-based global apparel retailer that is part of Inditex, is on quite a roll. It is now the largest fashion retail chain in the world. Suzy Hansen, reporting for the New York Times, notes … Continue reading →

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Cross-Channel Shopping and the Holiday Season

Posted on November 18, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Cross-channel shopping is booming. And retailers must act accordingly during the holidays. As Jay Henderson reports for Multichannel Merchant: Although “retailers have witnessed tremendous progress when it comes to mobile marketing and adoption, there are still two main challenges to overcome: Keeping … Continue reading →

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