Category Archives: Careers in Retailing

This category includes both articles and videos related to planning for a career in retailing or advancing in a retailing career.

Best and Worst Workplaces for Women Executives

Earlier this week, we reported on research by Great Place to Work. Its 100 best firms for women were cited. Today’s post cites other research. It is broader in scope. And it is global. Best and Worst Workplaces for Women … Continue reading

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Best Women’s Retail Workplaces

Each year, Great Place to Work ranks the top 100 firms for women. With this in mind, we review its Best Women’s Retail Workplaces. As examples, these two posts show our prior coverage of gender.   More Senior Women Executives Emerging … Continue reading

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Shopping Centers’ Impact

Despite the downward trend in the overall popularity of shopping centers, they still account for a sizeable part of the U.S. economy. Their impact remains enormous — even if reduced. According to various sources — International Council of Shopping Center … Continue reading

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