Tag Archives: National Retail Federation

The Career Path of Amazon’s Jeff Bezos

Posted on January 23, 2013 by bermanevansretail

The video below highlights the background of Jeff Bezos, Amazon Founder and CEO, and his path from bright college student to an innovator that has redefined the retail industry. Bezos was honored with the National Federation’s Gold Medal Award at … Continue reading →

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lululemon: 2013 International Retailer of the Year

Posted on January 21, 2013 by bermanevansretail

As the retailer says at it Web site: “Founded in Vancouver BC in 1998, the first lululemon shared its retail space with a yoga studio. We’ve been growing ever since, and our technical yoga and run clothes are now available … Continue reading →

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Crocs: Retail Innovator of the Year

Posted on January 20, 2013 by bermanevansretail

In 2002, the Crocs shoe/sandal became an overnight phenomen. Few thought the firm would progress beyond fad status. It certainly has. As described by the National Retail Federation: “From innovative sustainability practices that reduce waste to giving back to the … Continue reading →

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