Tag Archives: strategy

Zappos and Customer Service

Posted on May 21, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Zappos is highly regarded for its excellent customer service and motivated employees. Zappos’ goal is to “wow” its shoppers. As Barry Glassman, writing for Forbes, puts it: “Knowing what clients want and developing ways to meet those needs is the basis … Continue reading →

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Better Using In-Store Data

Posted on May 9, 2013 by bermanevansretail

What often separates high-performing retailers from low-performance retailers is the quality of the customer and other data that they collect, analyze, and use to guide their strategy. As recently reported by RetailNext: “In a challenging time for retail, many brick-and-mortar … Continue reading →

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Are Some Price Discounts an Illusion?

Posted on May 5, 2013 by bermanevansretail

As shoppers, we all want to feel that we are a getting a “good deal.” We want to pay the lowest possible prices for the goods and services we buy at the retail service level and ambiance we expect. Whether shopping with … Continue reading →

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