Tag Archives: startup

Starting an Online Company: A Global Cost Comparison

Posted on February 14, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Thinking about starting an online business? If yes, then costs certainly come into consideration. Before a retail business can be launched online, it typically requires overhead and Web development expenditures. Recently, Staff.com (“a global employment site that connects companies with talented … Continue reading →

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Belcampo: A Unique, New, Channel-Integrated Business

Posted on April 9, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Belcampo is an interesting new company that owns and manages farms in California, Belize, and Uruguay to produce high-quality food of the highest quality and integrity. Belcampo has devised ways to provide consumers “with the best-tasting food and drink the earth … Continue reading →

Posted in Global Retailing, Part 1: Overview/Planning, Part 2: Ownership, Strategy Mix, Online, Nontraditional, Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information, Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing, Part 7: Communicating with the Customer, Part 8: Putting It All Together, Retail Executive Interviews, Video Clips (non-career) | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Challenges to Craigslist

Posted on August 8, 2012 by bermanevansretail

For years, Craigslist has been the leading online purveyor of ‘local classifieds and forums – community moderated, and largely free.’ Craigslist’s user-friendly format, sense of community, and fee-free structure have been extremely popular. But now, Craiglist’s popularity is breeding a new group … Continue reading →

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