Tag Archives: pricing

Is Mobile Shopping Coming to Grocery Stores?

Posted on June 12, 2012 by bermanevansretail

As Kunur Patel writes in Advertising Age: “Since few shoppers can wait for Amazon to ship their gallon of milk, smart phone usage in grocery stores is an entirely different beast than in big-box and electronic retailers, where the ‘scan … Continue reading →

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Convergence and Consumer Lifestyles

Posted on June 12, 2012 by bermanevansretail

KPMG recently conducted a large survey of the impact of technology on consumer lifestyles. Here is an overview of selected findings: “Today, consumers are talking about how technology enables their lifestyle. From buying goods online to keeping up with friends … Continue reading →

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Sony, Samsung Rein in Retailers’ Discounts on TVs

Posted on May 24, 2012 by bermanevansretail

According to Ann Zimmerman of the Wall Street Journal: “Sony and Samsung Electronics are trying to force retailers to rein in discounts on televisions, a tactic aimed at preserving profit margins that may also help protect chains such as Best Buy and Target from … Continue reading →

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