Tag Archives: technology

The Evolution of the Retail Barcode

Posted on February 22, 2014 by bermanevansretail

We know that technology drives a lot of retailing today. But it’s also interesting to track how technology has evolved over the decades. Take the barcode, for example. Look at this infographic to see how far we’ve come since punch … Continue reading →

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Is BMW’s New High-Tech Selling Approach Going to Be a Winner?

Posted on February 20, 2014 by bermanevansretail

As we have reported before (see the story on Tesla seeking to bypass traditional car dealers), the retail auto industry is changing. Now comes word that BMW is going to change the dealership experience and modify the role of salespeople. … Continue reading →

Posted in Part 1: Overview/Planning, Part 2: Ownership, Strategy Mix, Online, Nontraditional, Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information, Part 5: Managing a Retail Business, Part 7: Communicating with the Customer, Technology in Retailing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Better Understanding Big Data

Posted on February 13, 2014 by bermanevansretail

As we know, “big data” is more important than ever for retailers today. However, the process for gathering, compiling, and analyzing such data is complex. Thus, good software and integrated systems are keys to getting the most out of big … Continue reading →

Posted in Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information, Part 5: Managing a Retail Business, Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing, Part 7: Communicating with the Customer, Part 8: Putting It All Together, Technology in Retailing, Video Clips (non-career) | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments