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 Jobs & Best-Paid Jobs in America

Glassdoor is an online job search firm: It has a database of “more than 8 million company reviews, CEO approval ratings, salary reports, interview reviews and questions, benefits reviews, office photos, and more. All of this information is entirely shared by those … Continue reading

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Do YOU Have What It Takes to Be an Entrepreneur?

Interested in becoming an entrepreneur? The potential may be great; but risks may be high too. Below, you will find an entrepreneur’s quiz. We have posted several times on entrepreneurship, such as: Starting a Business? What Are the Best Books … Continue reading

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What Makes Great Firms: Tips from Jack Welch

To many expert observers, Jack Welch (who served as CEO of General Electric from 1981 to 2001) was the “Manager of the Century,”  as he was called by Fortune. According to 60 Minutes, the value of GE stock rose by … Continue reading

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