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Outlook 2012-2013: E-Commerce

Posted on June 12, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Check out Multi-Channel Merchant’s comprehensive report on E-commerce trends, including the use of mobile and social media, merchant marketplaces, QR codes, and a lot more. Click the report cover for the full 2012-2013 outlook.

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KPMG’s Retail Forecast

Posted on June 12, 2012 by bermanevansretail

KPMG annually publishes an outlook survey for the retail industry: “According to this year’s survey, retail executives are cautiously optimistic about the future business outlook, expecting continued modest improvements in revenue and hiring over the next year. However, they remain … Continue reading →

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Benchmark Financial Ratios for 50+ Retail Segments

Posted on May 28, 2012 by bermanevansretail

The Retail Owners Institute site provides key financial performance data for 50+ different retail segments, from hardware stores to bookstores to clothing stores to furniture stores, and more.  The Institute highlights six key ratios: inventory turnover, gross margin, profit, debt-to-worth, current ratio, and return on … Continue reading →

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