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Macy’s Keeps Striving to be Seamless

Posted on July 3, 2013 by bermanevansretail

As Macy’s expands its online presence, the company is also enhancing its ability to ship directly from stores to consumers so that the shopping experience is “seamless.” According to Erin Lynch, reporting for MultiChannelMerchant.com: “In what Macy’s is calling a continual effort … Continue reading →

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Fastest-Growing U.S. Franchisors

Posted on June 28, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Each year, Entrepreneur magazine ranks more than 100 of the fastest-growing U.S. franchise companies. Here are the top 10 for 2013: Subway — submarine sandwiches & salads; startup costs:  $85,200 – $260,350 Jan-Pro Franchising Int’l. — commercial cleaning; startup costs: $3,150 – $50,410 7-Eleven … Continue reading →

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Video Clips on Retailing

Posted on June 27, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Check out my video clips on retailing. 🙂 Be Careful with No Interest Purchases Buying Merchandise from a Firm in Bankruptcy Career Search Requires Planning Online Shopping  Retail Mergers Wal-Mart  

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