Tag Archives: strategy

A Small Florist Flourishes

Posted on October 8, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Today, times remain tough for a wide variety of retailers — both large and small. But, as always, there are some shining stars. And we can learn from them. One such star is Andrea Glass, a florist in Louisville, Kentucky, … Continue reading →

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Are You Committing “Product Information Malpractice”?

Posted on October 7, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Informatica Corporation (NASDAQ: INFA) is a leading global independent provider of data integration software. And it has coined the term “Product Information Malpractice” (PIM) that involves the practices of many multichannel/omnichannel firms.  What causes PIM? According to Informatica: “If you’re … Continue reading →

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Trends in Entrepreneurship by Women

Posted on September 20, 2014 by bermanevansretail

As we have noted before, there are a number of resources available to help women entrepreneurs level the playing with their male counterparts. Nonetheless, as Mathilde Collin — co-founder and CEO of Frontapp, a collaborative E-mail app — observes for … Continue reading →

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