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Macy’s Two Days of Christmas Blitz: Open 48-Plus Hours Straight

Posted on December 9, 2012 by bermanevansretail

To pump up holiday sales, Macy’s will be open nationwide from 7:00 AM on Friday December 21 until midnight Sunday December 23. As Caroline Winter reports for Businessweek: “American retailers have never been shy about extending their operating hours during … Continue reading →

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2012 Retail Entrepreneurs of the Year

Posted on December 7, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Chain Store Age recently announced its 2012 “Entrepreneurs of the Year.” Click the image to read about these retailers.  

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An Interview with Cheesecake Factory’s CEO

Posted on December 6, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Cheesecake Factory is a highly successful retail chain of restaurants. Here is an interview with Founder and CEO David Overton. He covers a number of issues, including the health care provided to employees (and pending cost increases) and global expansion. … Continue reading →

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