Tag Archives: trends

Singles’ Day Dwarfs Cyber Monday

Posted on December 7, 2015 by bermanevansretail

China’s online Alibaba is the leader in special events (see this post).  As it notes: “Alibaba.com is the leading platform for global wholesale trade serving millions of buyers and suppliers around the world. Small businesses can sell their products to … Continue reading →

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Marketing in the Fast-Food Industry

Posted on December 1, 2015 by bermanevansretail

It has been a tumultuous time for many fast-food marketers over the last several years, due to changing consumer tastes, the questionable healthfulness of some fast food, and other factors. So, how are fast-food companies reacting to this? Recently, Advertising Age — in … Continue reading →

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When Is a “Sale” a Sale?

Posted on November 30, 2015 by bermanevansretail

Unfortunately, many retailers misuse the term “sale”. And shoppers are often persuaded that a product is on sale even when it isn’t. [For our holiday shopping tips, please click here.] As noted in Evans and Berman’s Marketing in the 21st … Continue reading →

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