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The Growing Popularity of Malls in Russia

Posted on January 3, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Shopping malls have been popular in the United States and elsewhere around the world for many decades. Now, they are gaining in popularity in Russia. As Andrew E. Kramer reports for the New York Times: “Shoppers who find that 250 … Continue reading →

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“Sneaky” Ways to Track Shoppers

Posted on January 2, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Retailers want to know as much as possible about their customers and their potential customers in order to better serve their needs and to increase the firms’ revenues, as we have reported earlier (see “How Retailers Track Shoppers: An Infographic” and … Continue reading →

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Ten Trends Affecting Consumer Behavior in 2013

Posted on December 29, 2012 by bermanevansretail

JTW Intelligence recently released its 2013 consumer trends report. As it notes: “In this year’s report, new technology continues to take center stage, as we see major shifts tied to warp-speed developments in mobile, social, and data technologies. Many of … Continue reading →

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