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Are Wages on the Verge of Rising Again?

Posted on March 4, 2015 by bermanevansretail

Positive performance of the Gross Domestic Product? Check. Unemployment rate still dropping? Check. Energy prices down from last year? Check. (Despite some recent price increases). So, why haven’t U.S. wages risen faster and higher than they have? Are wages finally … Continue reading →

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Video and Social Media Are Big in the Mobile Era

Posted on February 28, 2015 by bermanevansretail

According to JWT Intelligence’s Hallie Steiner: “Video streaming and social networking are monopolizing mobile attention, according to research from Ericsson’s latest Mobility Report. Two-thirds of mobile traffic now comes from the top five apps in any given market — in … Continue reading →

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Overstock Hops On (Technology) Board

Posted on February 23, 2015 by bermanevansretail

Overstock is a popular online discount retailer that sells a wide range of name-brand merchandise. Recently, the company has sought to greatly expand and update its data-driven technology systems. According to Chief Marketer: “As everyone in retail and E-commerce is fully aware, … Continue reading →

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