Tag Archives: success

Target’s Everyday Low Pricing Ads

Posted on January 30, 2013 by bermanevansretail

To reinforce its everyday low pricing image, Target has implemented a new merchandising strategy known as “The Everyday Collection. By Target.” This strategy involves a number of ads, which Target has assembled as a collection at YouTube. Click the image … Continue reading →

Posted in Online Retailing, Part 1: Overview/Planning, Part 2: Ownership, Strategy Mix, Online, Nontraditional, Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information, Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing, Part 7: Communicating with the Customer, Social Media and Retailing, Video Clips (non-career) | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Links to Retailers’ Career Web Sites

Posted on January 28, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Michael Howard is a retail resume expert, a frequent blogger, and the manager of the Retail Careers in the United States LinkedIn group, which has more than 10,000 members. At his Web site, Howard has direct links to more than … Continue reading →

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Can a Low-Touch Retailer Succeed in a High-Touch Marketplace?

Posted on January 27, 2013 by bermanevansretail

In the competitive, multi-channel environment of 2013, can a retailer succeed with a “low-touch” approach, whereby little customer service is provided? This seems highly unlikely. Doesn’t it? As Erik Sherman writes for Inc.: “You can’t cost-cut your way to great … Continue reading →

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