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Amazon Prime: A Loyalty Program That Really Pays Offs

Posted on January 3, 2015 by bermanevansretail

As we’ve reported before, while some retailers get the value of strong customer loyalty programs, there are others that still don’t. The current king of retail loyalty programs is Amazon with its Amazon Prime. The effectiveness of Amazon Prime is noted … Continue reading →

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Small Business Saturday Is BIG for Local Retailers

Posted on November 26, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Nestled in between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is a newer shopping promotion called “Small Business Saturday.” It generates several billion dollars in revenues annually. Founded by American Express in 2010, this shopping day is intended to promote the importance … Continue reading →

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Singles’ Day in China: Records Fall

Posted on November 13, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Singles’ Day in China is a huge event. And while it may be hard for us to believe, Singles’ Day dwarfs Cyber Monday for sales volume by a ratio of nearly 3 to 1. What is Singles’ Day? Each year, … Continue reading →

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