Tag Archives: strategy

Online Retailing Through the Years

Posted on August 24, 2014 by bermanevansretail

As we have reported before (see, for example: 1, 2), online retailing remains strong both in the United States and around the world. Here is an infographic from SnapParcel, an Ireland-based courier service, that looks at the evolution of E-commerce … Continue reading →

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Wal-Mart’s New ‘Checkout Promise’ and ‘Price First’ Private Brand

Posted on August 22, 2014 by bermanevansretail

As we discussed last month, the tough times continue for Wal-Mart. As a result, two of its various new initiatives to turn things around are a customer service pledge and introduction of the Price First brand. With regard to customer … Continue reading →

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Young Guns Now Leading Burger King

Posted on August 20, 2014 by bermanevansretail

For most of its history, Burger King has  lagged well behind McDonald’s in the fast-food burger wars. This is a major reason why the company has had 21 chief executive in the 60 years since Burger King’s founding. Now, the firm has … Continue reading →

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