Tag Archives: technology

A Look Back at the Evolution of Delivery Services

Posted on January 21, 2015 by bermanevansretail

Over the past year, we have been writing a lot about the latest trends in shipping and delivery practices. (See, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5). But, let’s also take a look at the evolution of shipping practices to see … Continue reading →

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What Are the Steps in a Credit Card Transaction?

Posted on January 14, 2015 by bermanevansretail

The answer to this question is not known by many retail employers and almost almost all shoppers. They often just see a card number being entered and computer software do its magic. The infographic below by ProPay, a firm that … Continue reading →

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Is Choosing a New Location an Art or a Science? Both?

Posted on December 3, 2014 by bermanevansretail

For physical stores, one long-time planning assumption relates to the concept of “location, location, location.” This is still true.  Randy Myers, has a valuable story on Inc.com (“The Art and Science of Choosing a New Location”) — “Expanding into a new … Continue reading →

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