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How Retailers Are Planning Their Promotions This Holiday Season

Posted on November 26, 2013 by bermanevansretail

As we noted recently, the timing of holiday promotions is a big deal (pun intended :-)). And most retailers really get this. According to eMarketer: “Consumers seem to have the impression that marketers are constantly expanding the holiday shopping season. … Continue reading →

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Holiday 2013 Shopping Tips

Posted on November 20, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Every year, I offer a list of holiday shopping tips intended to help people avoid overspending their budgets. Since the holiday season starts earlier and earlier each year, I’m moving up my tips post. According to the National Retail Federation, … Continue reading →

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One in Ten to Shop on Thanksgiving?

Posted on November 19, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Just a few years ago, almost all retailers closed on Thanksgiving to give their employees and shoppers a breather before the big shopping push on Black Friday. Things are sure different today. As reported by Andria Cheng for MarketWatch: “About … Continue reading →

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