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.

Target Hopes to Stand out by Blending in at New Locales

Posted on June 12, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Target Corporation, our featured company in Chapter 1 of Retail Management, is always thinking ahead. And with the recent economic problems caused by the worldwide recession, the retailer is planning some big changes, such as its new City store in … Continue reading →

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What Bugs Consumers the Most About Auto Repair Shops?

Posted on June 10, 2012 by bermanevansretail

According to Consumer Reports National Research Center, these are the five biggest gripes that consumers have about auto repair companies. Do you agree? Have you fired your repair shop because of problems? High price Problem not fixed Time needed for repair Repeat … Continue reading →

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McDonald’s: Ever Changing

Posted on May 28, 2012 by bermanevansretail

After a period of lackluster performance, McDonald’s is once again a retailing powerhouse. Part of McDonald’s current strategy involves an initiative known as “Changing. Together.” One of the menu items that McDonald’s has changed is the Happy Meal, which is … Continue reading →

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