Tag Archives: shopping

Online Shopping in Developing Countries

Posted on April 24, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Online shopping is growing everywhere around the world, including developing markets. Recently Jana, a research firm specializing in mobile media, conducted a survey of online shopping by mobile phone users in five developing countries: India, Kenya, Nigeria, Philippines, and  South Africa. … Continue reading →

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Food Retailing in Latin America

Posted on April 23, 2013 by bermanevansretail

In Latin America, consumers have a distinctive shopping pattern for food items. According to a recent study by Nielsen: Latin America has “a bounty of fresh food options for consumers, fueling frequent shopping trips for everything from tantalizing fruits to … Continue reading →

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The Power of Women in the Marketplace

Posted on April 17, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Although men have increased their retail shopping over the years, women remain the dominant purchasers in most situations. As recently reported by Nielsen: “Women have tremendous spending power in America today — and it’s growing. Market estimates about their total … Continue reading →

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