Tag Archives: trends

Can Showrooming Be Slowed Down?

Posted on May 24, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Wal-Mart and other big-box retailers are trying to boost their web strategies to counter showrooming, where shoppers scope out items in stores but buy on Amazon and other retailing Web sites. Ann Zimmerman has details on the News Hub.

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Keeping Pace with the Super Consumer

Posted on May 17, 2012 by bermanevansretail

According to research by ForeSee, a  visitor to an E-retail site who is highly satisfied  is 72 percent more likely to purchase online, 56 percent more likely to purchase offline, and 69 percent more likely to recommend the retailer. Click the image below for … Continue reading →

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What Is the World’s Largest Retail Store?

Posted on May 17, 2012 by bermanevansretail

At least for now, the answer is NOT Macy’s Herald Square. And it is not in the United States. Click the image to find out the answer.    Public Domain Photo

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