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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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Get Noticed on LinkedIn!

Posted on December 1, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Stand out better on LinkedIn, THE premier social networking site for professionals. Don’t treat your LinkedIn page in a casual way. Be serious — and present a great self brand! Don Goodman, writing for Careerealism, offers these 4 key suggestions. … Continue reading →

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PLEASE Be a Smart Customer: 2014 Holiday Shopping Tips

Posted on November 22, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Originally posted on Retailing: From A to Z:
Every year, I offer a list of holiday shopping tips intended to help shoppers avoid overspending their budgets. Since the holiday season starts earlier and earlier each year, I’m moving up my…

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