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Can Amazon Really Be a Book Publisher? Some Competitors, Say NO

Posted on October 22, 2012 by bermanevansretail

For years, Amazon has been clobbering store-based book retailers through its low prices on both E-books and print books. So, is it really any surprise that those same retailers do not want to assist Amazon’s efforts to be a successful … Continue reading →

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Sony, Samsung Rein in Retailers’ Discounts on TVs

Posted on May 24, 2012 by bermanevansretail

According to Ann Zimmerman of the Wall Street Journal: “Sony and Samsung Electronics are trying to force retailers to rein in discounts on televisions, a tactic aimed at preserving profit margins that may also help protect chains such as Best Buy and Target from … Continue reading →

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