Tag Archives: trends

American Express Open on Retailing

Posted on August 12, 2012 by bermanevansretail

American Express Open, which focuses on tips for small businesses, has a very good selection of articles and videos related to retailing. Here are some recent examples. Click the images to access the material.      “Small Business on the … Continue reading →

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The Discounting Boom in China

Posted on August 10, 2012 by bermanevansretail

After many years of exceptional economic growth, the Chinese economy has slowed down dramatically (something to which people in many parts of the world can certainly relate). As a result, consumers in China are becoming more discount-oriented. This presents both … Continue reading →

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The Use of Barcodes: An Infographic

Posted on August 9, 2012 by bermanevansretail

ScanLife regularly produces reports on the use of barcodes, including QR codes and mobile shopping. The latest report is from the second quarter of 2012.  Click the infographic to learn more.    

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