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Deloitte’s Back-to-School 2014 Forecast

Posted on August 11, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Consulting firm Deloitte recently conducted a survey on back-to-school shopping for 2014. The company questioned more than 1,050 parents with students in grades K-12 to “determine the top standouts and consumer shopping trends for the back-to-school season.” Some of the highlights of the … Continue reading →

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Amazon.com: The King of Retail Data Analytics

Posted on July 31, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Although most retailers have dramatically ramped up their data analytics efforts, Amazon.com still leads the pack. This is one of the retailer’s biggest competitive advantages. As Anna Papachristos writes for 1to1 media: “When it comes to the retail industry, customer data … Continue reading →

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Fast Food with “Integrity”: A Slideshow

Posted on July 29, 2014 by bermanevansretail

As McDonald’s and other traditional fast-food chains have seen slowing growth in sales, a new generation of fast-food restaurants is gaining popularity. Consider these observations from Julia Moskin, writing for the New York Times: “The numbers were startling: Shares of … Continue reading →

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