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Encyclopaedia Britannica: In Print No More

Posted on June 14, 2012 by bermanevansretail

After 244 years, the publisher of one of the most popular reference sources in history — the Encyclopaedia Britannica — decided to stop printing volumes. It was a victim of technology and the multitude of competing online resources, many of them free. In writing … Continue reading →

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Does Esprit Have a Future?

Posted on June 14, 2012 by bermanevansretail

At one time, Esprit Holdings was a leading global apparel retailer. With the June 2012 resignations of the firm’s top two executives after a tough period of time, the company’s future is now in some doubt. As reported by Rachel Lee and … Continue reading →

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Publicis in Paris: Not Your Typical Drugstore

Posted on June 13, 2012 by bermanevansretail

As Rupal Parekh reports in Advertising Age, the Publicis Drugstore in Paris truly a one-of-a-kind retailer, and unlike any other drugstore any of us have ever visited. This is how Parekh describes the Publicis Drugstore: “There are few places in … Continue reading →

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