Tag Archives: merchandising

An Interview with Amazon’s Jeff Bezos

Posted on September 24, 2015 by bermanevansretail

Amazon places an enormous emphasis on customer service, as described by CEO Jeff Bezos.    

Posted in Part 1: Overview/Planning, Part 2: Ownership, Strategy Mix, Online, Nontraditional, Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information, Part 5: Managing a Retail Business, Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing, Part 7: Communicating with the Customer, Retail Executive Interviews, Video Clips (non-career) | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

The Challenge of Food Retailing in Developing Countries

Posted on September 16, 2015 by bermanevansretail

For a variety of reasons — including technology, road infrastructure, shopping habits, and more — food retailing in developing countries can be complicated. Recently, Peter Child, Thomas Kilroy, and James Naylor of McKinsey addressed this topic: “Just 20 years ago, modern … Continue reading →

Posted in Global Retailing, 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, Part 7: Communicating with the Customer, Part 8: Putting It All Together, Technology in Retailing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Wal-Mart Again Presses Its Suppliers

Posted on September 15, 2015 by bermanevansretail

As by far the world’s largest retailer, Wal-Mart is a key reseller for many suppliers around the globe. However, many potential suppliers have a tough time meeting Wal-Mart’s requirements and the reduced profit margins requested of the suppliers. The retailer … Continue reading →

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