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The One-Day Deal

Posted on June 3, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Yes, we know that shoppers love great deals. But, did you know how much impact a one-day Kindle sale can have on book sales? It’s a lot!!! Consider this example, as reported by Julie Bosman for the New York Times: … Continue reading →

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Pricing Consistency Across Multiple Channels

Posted on May 30, 2013 by bermanevansretail

In this multichannel world of retailing, consistency is one of the key factors in shoppers’ attitudes toward a firm. The easiest area to measure with regard to the consistency across channels is pricing, since this is so concrete and observable. … Continue reading →

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Dunkin’ Donuts: Social Media Support for Franchisees

Posted on May 29, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Dunkin’ Donuts is a big believer in social media. Take a look at its Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube pages. The corporate office at Dunkin’ Donuts does a lot of the heavy lifting for social media, so franchisees do not have … Continue reading →

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