Monthly Archives: June 2012

E-Tailer Customization: Convenient or Creepy?

Posted on June 24, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Is online cutomization — with the privacy issues that accompany it –going too far in  order to target offerings for specific consumers? Urban Outfitters provides a good case study of good intentions and overrreaching. As Natasha Singer writes in the … Continue reading →

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Applying for a Job at Family Dollar

Posted on June 24, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Although this video focuses on Family Dollar, there are some broader tips noted here.  

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TJX: A Plethora of Career Opportunities

Posted on June 24, 2012 by bermanevansretail

TJX operates T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods in the United States; Winners, HomeSense, and Marshalls in Canada; and T.K. Maxx and HomeSense in Europe. The firm has a number of career-related videos, three of which are shown below. Corporate Merchandising Buying

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