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Bloomingdale’s Ups the Ante for Its Outlet Stores

Posted on November 24, 2015 by bermanevansretail

Until recently, Bloomingdale’s (owned and operated by Macy’s Inc.) only operated upscale stores. But today, it is becoming more and more engaged  in the discount segment of retailing with its Bloomingdale’s: The Outlet Store, as it seeks to (1) lure … Continue reading →

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Is This the Wave of the Future for Inventory Management?

Posted on November 17, 2015 by bermanevansretail

As we know, managing inventory properly can possibly make or break a retailer’s sales and profit goals. So, retailers should be as efficient and accurate as possible in their inventory management efforts.  Nonetheless, many retailers rely on physical inventory counts … Continue reading →

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The Pre-Store Impact of Digital Shopping

Posted on October 9, 2015 by bermanevansretail

Although the purchase volume of in-store transactions remains dominant (well over 90 percent of consumer purchases are concluded in a physical store), digital pre-store shopping tools are becoming more and more popular. Nielsen reports the following based on its research: … Continue reading →

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