Tag Archives: shopping

Cutting Down on Checkout Line Waiting

Posted on May 3, 2013 by bermanevansretail

One of the aspects of the in-store shopping experience that aggravates consumers the most is too long a wait on a checkout line. People get very impatient when they think their time is being wasted. Now, Kroger — the supermarket chain … Continue reading →

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Multi-Channel Trends

Posted on April 29, 2013 by bermanevansretail

As we have frequently blogged (see this post, for example), multi-channel retailing is the wave of today and tomorrow. The retailers that succeed in the long run will be those that do the best job in this area. Recently, Platt … Continue reading →

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Business Intelligence Comes to the Fore at Loehmann’s

Posted on April 27, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Business intelligence is important for retailers of all sizes and types. This point is driven home by the example of Loehmann’s, a discount apparel chain that was founded in 1921! As Matt Pillar reports for Integrated Solutions for Retail: “It’s been a … Continue reading →

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