Tag Archives: merchandising

Sensory Marketing – Strengthening Brand Perception by Appealing to all the Five Senses

Posted on September 5, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Although the notion of appealing to the senses to sell products is not new, it is evident that the future belongs to companies that create more than just products or services. It lies within the grasp of brands that are … Continue reading →

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KFC: A Limited Play on Nostalgia and a New $5 Fill-Up Meal

Posted on August 28, 2014 by bermanevansretail

One KFC store recently ran a TV advertisement that harkened back to simpler times and cheaper prices. It’s too bad that only one KFC outlet ran this promotion and only for one day. As reported by JWT Intelligence: “Although gas prices have … Continue reading →

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Online Retailing Through the Years

Posted on August 24, 2014 by bermanevansretail

As we have reported before (see, for example: 1, 2), online retailing remains strong both in the United States and around the world. Here is an infographic from SnapParcel, an Ireland-based courier service, that looks at the evolution of E-commerce … Continue reading →

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