Tag Archives: Wall Street Journal

When’s the Best Time to Shop for the Holidays?

Posted on November 18, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Consumers have many sources to consult when purchasing holiday gifts, from shopping tips to price trackers. The Wall Street Journal has created a new interactive Christmas Sales Tracker tool:  “The Journal created this tracker to monitor price movements for the holiday’s hottest … Continue reading →

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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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