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Target Stores: Designed to Sell

Posted on January 4, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Like many other retailers, Target designs its store interiors to maximize shopper interest, encourage in-store browsing, and stimulate impulse purchases. This week, Businessweek presented an in-depth, behind-the-scenes at how Target stores are designed. As Sam Grobat writes: “The company’s slogan … Continue reading →

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The “Dark Art” of E-mails from Retailers

Posted on December 19, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Retailers are working very diligently to get shoppers to react to their E-mail offers — in an environment where people often view such e-mail as spam or junk. As Elizabeth Holmes reports for the Wall Street Journal: “The first one … Continue reading →

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How Shoppers Are “Looking Local”

Posted on December 15, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Consumers don’t just patronize large chains. They also local like their local retailers. As reported by Rely Local: “According to comScore’s 5th Annual Local Search Usage Study for 2012, findings show that people have more trust in local Internet search … Continue reading →

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