Tag Archives: retail

The Discounting Boom in China

Posted on August 10, 2012 by bermanevansretail

After many years of exceptional economic growth, the Chinese economy has slowed down dramatically (something to which people in many parts of the world can certainly relate). As a result, consumers in China are becoming more discount-oriented. This presents both … Continue reading →

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Retailers’ Urban Idea: Think Smaller

Posted on July 30, 2012 by bermanevansretail

When many big-box retailers — and even chains with medium-sized stores — move into urban locations, they need to think differently. The smaller space has to be used creatively. According to Stephanie Clifford: “As young Americans move to cities, retailers that grew up … Continue reading →

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Enhancing the Predictive Power of Employee Selection Tools

Posted on July 23, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Pre-employment assessment tools can be quite valuable in choosing the right employees for the right jobs. Click the icon to read the Kronos white paper on this topic.

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