Tag Archives: opportunity

Can Car Manufacturers Sell Direct and Bypass Dealers?

Posted on June 22, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Tesla Motors is a U.S.-based manufacturer of upscale high-performance electric cars. As it notes at its Web site: “The Tesla Roadster hit the streets in early 2008 as a car with no equal. Four years later, over 2,300 Roadsters drive emissions-free … Continue reading →

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Using Social Media to Enhance Customer Service

Posted on June 16, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Check out this infographic to see how social media may be used as a customer service tool.    

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ShopHouse by Chipotle

Posted on June 15, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Chipotle is a very popular restaurant chain: “When Chipotle (pronounced chi-POAT-lay) opened its first store in 1993, the idea was simple: demonstrate that food served fast didn’t have to be a ‘fast-food’ experience. We use high-quality raw ingredients, classic cooking … Continue reading →

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