Category Archives: Part 1: Overview/Planning

This sub-category encompasses an introduction to retailing, building and sustaining relationships in retailing, and strategic planning in retailing.

Universum’s 2014 Top Employers (Including Retailers): Part 1 — the U.S.

Posted on September 15, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Universum is the global leader in employer branding. Annually, it conducts student surveys to determine their ideal employers — including retailers. In Part 1 of our two posts on these surveys, U.S. employers are highlighted. In Part 2, global/foreign employers … Continue reading →

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A Professional Etiquette Quiz: How Do You Fare?

Posted on September 14, 2014 by bermanevansretail

As defined by businessdictionary.com, general etiquette encompasses “behaviors and expectations for individual actions within society, group, or class.” Professional (business) etiquette “involves treating coworkers and employers with respect and courtesy in a way that creates a pleasant work environment for … Continue reading →

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The State of Showrooming Today

Posted on September 10, 2014 by bermanevansretail

It’s been a while since we’ve written about showrooming (see for example: 1, 2); but it remains a concern for many store-based retailers today. So, what’s currently going on with showrooming? According to RR Donnelly Retail, Rather than battle the trend … Continue reading →

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