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Kearney’s 2014 Global Retail Development Index

Posted on November 8, 2014 by bermanevansretail

As industrialized countries around the world plateau economically, retailers often look for opportunities in developing countries. But, where should they look? One great source of information is A.T. Kearney. Annually, A.T. Kearney produces a Global Retail Development Index (GDRI). This Index: … Continue reading →

Posted in Global Retailing, Part 1: Overview/Planning, Part 2: Ownership, Strategy Mix, Online, Nontraditional, Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information, Part 5: Managing a Retail Business, Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing, Part 7: Communicating with the Customer, Part 8: Putting It All Together | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Tweeting for a Job During the 2014 Holiday Shopping Season

Posted on October 31, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Yes, in the fast-changing world of social media, retail job postings have now come to Twitter. So, this represents another opportunity for job seekers! When retailers ramp up for the peak holiday shopping season, they often need to hire seasonal … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Video Clips, Careers in Retailing, Part 1: Overview/Planning, Part 2: Ownership, Strategy Mix, Online, Nontraditional, Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information, Part 5: Managing a Retail Business, Social Media and Retailing | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Who REALLY Gets Omnichannel Retail ?

Posted on October 30, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Many firms are involved in omnichannel retailing. However, some do it a lot better than others. For example, as Homa Zaryouni writes for L2 (a member-based business intelligence service that benchmarks the digital competence of brands): “Coach is one of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Online Retailing, Part 1: Overview/Planning, Part 2: Ownership, Strategy Mix, Online, Nontraditional, Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information, Part 4: Store Location Planning, Part 5: Managing a Retail Business, Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing, Part 7: Communicating with the Customer, Video Clips (non-career) | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments