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Macy’s Two Days of Christmas Blitz: Open 48-Plus Hours Straight

Posted on December 9, 2012 by bermanevansretail

To pump up holiday sales, Macy’s will be open nationwide from 7:00 AM on Friday December 21 until midnight Sunday December 23. As Caroline Winter reports for Businessweek: “American retailers have never been shy about extending their operating hours during … Continue reading →

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Innovative Digital Technology from Build-A-Bear

Posted on December 8, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Build-A-Bear Workshop continues to be a master of innovation. As recently reported by Marianne Wilson for Chain Store Age: “Build-A-Bear Workshop has gone high-tech. The company has unveiled a new store environment that combines its signature hands-on bear-making experience with … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Cheesecake Factory’s CEO

Posted on December 6, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Cheesecake Factory is a highly successful retail chain of restaurants. Here is an interview with Founder and CEO David Overton. He covers a number of issues, including the health care provided to employees (and pending cost increases) and global expansion. … Continue reading →

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