Tag Archives: Wal-Mart

Home Depot and Others: The Evolving Everything Stores

Posted on June 17, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Amazon is not the only firm with a huge product mix. Wal-Mart, Target, and others have also expanded their assortments to attract one-stop shoppers. This is one way for retailers to stand out in a crowded marketplace. Now comes the … Continue reading →

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Wal-Mart and Logistics: An Infographic

Posted on February 19, 2014 by bermanevansretail

How does Wal-Mart handle its logistics? Take a look at this infographic and see why logistics is such a strength for Wal-Mart.  

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One in Ten to Shop on Thanksgiving?

Posted on November 19, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Just a few years ago, almost all retailers closed on Thanksgiving to give their employees and shoppers a breather before the big shopping push on Black Friday. Things are sure different today. As reported by Andria Cheng for MarketWatch: “About … Continue reading →

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