Tag Archives: planning

Are Retail Pricing Strategies Out of Control?

Posted on March 10, 2015 by bermanevansretail

Recently, we wrote about many restaurants making their menus too complicated, thus leading to significantly slower service and too many choices. Now, we have a related question: Do some retailers offer too many prices for their product assortment? In many … Continue reading →

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An Easy Approach to SEO (Search Engine Optimization)

Posted on March 5, 2015 by bermanevansretail

An important goal for ANY firm involved with the Internet and social media is to gain the best possible search engine placement (SEO). For those new to SEO, Rachel Sprung — writing for HubSpot — offers some basic tips: “While … Continue reading →

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Enhancing the State of Store Traffic

Posted on March 2, 2015 by bermanevansretail

A major area of concern for retailers with a physical presence is how to maintain a strong flow of engaged store traffic. According to Platt Retail Institute:  “The success of a retailer hinges on many factors. Ultimately, sales at a … Continue reading →

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