Tag Archives: strategy

A Graphical Look at the Apple Store’s Peformance

Posted on February 17, 2013 by bermanevansretail

As we know, Apple’s store division has been on an incredible roll (see this post, for example). So, how are these stores doing across several financial dimensions? Recently, Horace Dediu compiled data on the Apple Store group and charted performance … Continue reading →

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When Do Consumers Shop? (Hint: Many Do While at Work)

Posted on February 16, 2013 by bermanevansretail

As we know, the Internet has dramatically changed the shopping behavior of lots of people. But employers may not be pleased by one big shift in shopping: the number of people who purchase online while they are supposing to be … Continue reading →

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Can Kmart Be Fixed?

Posted on February 4, 2013 by bermanevansretail

For a long time, Kmart was a prominent retailing leader and innovator. According to its Web site: “More than one hundred years ago, Sebastian Spering Kresge opened a modest five-and-dime store in downtown Detroit … and changed the entire landscape … Continue reading →

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