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Want to Compete with Amazon? Focus More on Private Brands

Posted on October 29, 2012 by bermanevansretail

To better combat showrooming, many retailers are increasing their use of private brands. Why, these brands are only available at specific retailers and not for sale at Amazon and other online behemouths. This enables the retailers to stimulate customer loyalty … Continue reading →

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Conflict Minerals: Legal Vs. Ethical Retailing

Posted on August 24, 2012 by bermanevansretail

According to Wikipedia, conflict minerals are “mined in conditions of armed conflict and human rights abuses, notably in the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, by the Congolese National Army, and various armed rebel groups, including the … Continue reading →

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