Tag Archives: merchandising

Will Weak Wages Impact Holiday Shopping?

Posted on October 20, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Although the U.S. unemployment rate has come down in the years following the Great Recession, wages have not really bounced back in real terms (taking inflation into account). And, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the gap between the … Continue reading →

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Today’s Outlet Stores: Are They TOO Popular?

Posted on October 17, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Outlet stores (and shopping centers) have been around for decades. When they first opened, they sometimes occupied old factory buildings, focused on end-of-season merchandise and irregulars, and located miles away from traditional retailers so as not to hurt their retailers’ … Continue reading →

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For Holiday 2014: Will Shippers Be Able to Avoid Last Year’s Problems?

Posted on October 13, 2014 by bermanevansretail

In January, we wrote a post title “Lessons from the Holiday 2013 Hacking and Shipping Fiasco.” That post dealt with the shipping delays by UPS and FedEx so that some shoppers did not get their presents delivered until after Christmas … Continue reading →

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