Tag Archives: National Retail Federation

What’s on Your Shopping List? Part 2

Posted on November 29, 2016 by bermanevansretail

Yesterday’s post focused on the popularity of gift cards during the holiday season. Today, we take a broader look at what shoppers will be buying this year. As Ana Serafin Smith reports for the National Retail Federation: “With shoppers eager to take … Continue reading →

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What’s on Your Shopping List? Part 1

Posted on November 28, 2016 by bermanevansretail

Today’s post focuses on the popularity of gift cards during the holiday season. These cards are easy to purchase and enable the recipients to buy what what most interests them — while also being somewhat impersonal. Based on the recent … Continue reading →

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Back-to-School Retail Sales Numbers for 2016

Posted on September 6, 2016 by bermanevansretail

For many retailers, back-to-school revenues represent a significant component of their annual revenues. In the United States alone, the National Federation estimates that total 2016 back-to-school revenues will exceed $27 billion. Take a look at this infographic from Statista to … Continue reading →

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