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Is the “Big King” a “Big Mac” in Disguise?

Posted on November 5, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Burger King has been battling with McDonald’s for years, while McDonald’s — the largest fast-food chain in the world — mostly ignores BK and does its own thing. Burger King’s latest maneuver is the new Big King hamburger. And yes, … Continue reading →

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Private Label: A World of Difference

Posted on November 3, 2013 by bermanevansretail

During the recent recession, the sales of private-label products rose dramatically, due to more consumers shopping for lower-priced merchandise. Private-label sales are expected to remain strong in  the future as retailers have also introduced “premium” private brands and otherwise expanded … Continue reading →

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Which Is More Important to Online Shoppers: The Customer Experience OR Free Shipping?

Posted on November 1, 2013 by bermanevansretail

This is a vital question for online retailers — especially since free shipping has become such a competitive tactic. And the answer really should be that both are important. As reported by Tim Parry for Multimerchant Merchant: “An overwhelming majority … Continue reading →

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