Tag Archives: social responsibility

Fast Food with “Integrity”: A Slideshow

Posted on July 29, 2014 by bermanevansretail

As McDonald’s and other traditional fast-food chains have seen slowing growth in sales, a new generation of fast-food restaurants is gaining popularity. Consider these observations from Julia Moskin, writing for the New York Times: “The numbers were startling: Shares of … Continue reading →

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Does Corporate Social Responsibility Pay Off?

Posted on June 20, 2014 by bermanevansretail

This question is one that a number of company executives and their stockholders treat importantly. Although “doing good” is a goal for most of us, companies typically want to know how “doing good” impacts the bottom line. New research from … Continue reading →

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CVS to Stop Selling Tobacco Products

Posted on February 5, 2014 by bermanevansretail

American society continues to evolve with regard to how various issues are handled — whether it be the minimum wage (an issue that is quite important to many retailers and to their employees) or the restrictions placed on the sale … Continue reading →

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