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An Interesting Slideshow on Retail Trends for 2014

Posted on April 10, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Hubba, an information services company, has put together an informative slideshow on 2014 retail trends. Check it out.  

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Discounts ARE Still Important to Many Shoppers

Posted on April 6, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Last month, we reported that one recent research study found that “consumers may finally be moving from their interest in price as the driving force in their shopping behavior to a greater emphasis on quality.” But, many shoppers are still quite … Continue reading →

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Today’s Path to Purchase Is Faster Than Ever

Posted on April 2, 2014 by bermanevansretail

As the consumer purchase process speeds up, retailers need to act accordingly. According to Parago, an expert in consumer incentives and engagement: “With consumers embracing the omnichannel, the path to purchase is accelerating. Today’s retailers need faster ways to compete … Continue reading →

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