Tag Archives: shopping

The Evolving Retail Supply Chain

Posted on September 12, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Retail supply chains are constantly evolving due to changes in technology and consumer expectations, as well as competitive pressure. With regard to apparel retailers, for example, Amy Roach Partridge reports for Inbound Logistics: “Gone are the days of single-channel apparel … Continue reading →

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Using Prices as a Segmentation Tool

Posted on September 8, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Mark Stiving, writing for Upstream Commerce, offers a lot of useful tips for using prices as differentiators for different shoppers. Here are some highlights from a recent Stiving article: “Are you tracking what each customer buys? Are you using that … Continue reading →

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Wal-Mart Ramps Up in Africa

Posted on September 7, 2012 by bermanevansretail

As we noted yesterday, Wal-Mart is a very creative and innovative firm, not just a giant discounter that sells a lot of stuff. Another indication of this is the retailer’s heightened interest in doing business in Africa. Devon Maylie, writing … Continue reading →

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