Tag Archives: multichannel

Amazon: King of the Retail World

Posted on June 16, 2017 by bermanevansretail

Today, it was announced that Amazon would be acquiring Whole Foods — for $13.7 billion. This is further evidence that the retail juggernaut is becoming a true bricks-and-clicks retailer. Although Walmart is the world’s biggest retailer, Amazon is THE single biggest … Continue reading →

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Best Buy’s Comeback: Real Or a Mirage?

Posted on May 26, 2017 by bermanevansretail

Finally, some really good retail news! Yesterday, Best Buy’s stock set an all-time high. What does that signify — a long-term comeback for Best Buy or a short-term mirage? Let’s begin with some background. As with many mostly store-driven retailers, … Continue reading →

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It’s Time for Small Business Web Sites to Step Up

Posted on May 22, 2017 by bermanevansretail

There’s been a lot of discussion about how leading traditional retailers are stepping up their online efforts and investing more in there sites. But, what about small businesses? They need to step up their online efforts also. According Australia-based WebAlive: … Continue reading →

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