Tag Archives: merchandising

The 2014 Convenience Store News Category Captains Awards

Posted on June 18, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Each year, Convenience Store News selects the best suppliers in 10 product categories. As CSN notes: “The Category Captains awards honor suppliers for their category management prowess demonstrated through their partnerships with convenience store retailers. This year, 10 winners have … Continue reading →

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Home Depot and Others: The Evolving Everything Stores

Posted on June 17, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Amazon is not the only firm with a huge product mix. Wal-Mart, Target, and others have also expanded their assortments to attract one-stop shoppers. This is one way for retailers to stand out in a crowded marketplace. Now comes the … Continue reading →

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Retailers Must Respond to the Shopping Needs of the Senior Market

Posted on June 13, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Retailers beware! Seniors not only buy different goods and services than shoppers of other generations, they also shop differently. Consider these observations — and the chart below — from Nielsen: “We’re all getting older, but we’re also living longer. And … Continue reading →

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