Tag Archives: shopping

The Economic Benefits of Local Shopping

Posted on December 12, 2013 by bermanevansretail

On the Saturday between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, American Express annually promotes Small Business Saturday. So, just how important is local shopping for the economy? CreditDonkey, a credit-card comparison and financial education Web site., has prepared an infographic that looks … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving 2013 Shopping: Hyperbole Versus Reality

Posted on December 2, 2013 by bermanevansretail

How good or bad were the results for the Thanksgiving Weekend? If one looks at today’s headlines, you would think it was a disaster. That’s the hyperbole.  Take the headlines from the New York Times: “Gloomy Numbers for Holiday Shopping’s Big … Continue reading →

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Moms Go More Mobile This Holiday Season

Posted on November 22, 2013 by bermanevansretail

As we’ve reported before, many moms actively use their mobile devices during the shopping process. Now, there is new research that highlights the ways in which U.S. and Canadians will use their mobile devices during the 2013 holiday shopping season. … Continue reading →

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