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.

Mistakes on Retail Resumes

Posted on April 20, 2013 by bermanevansretail

We know that the job market remains rather tight. So, it is imperative to avoid making mistakes that could undermine the job search. Michael Howard, a professional resume writer for retail managers and executives, has identified 10 of the biggest … Continue reading →

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What Are the Traits of Good Employees?

Posted on April 15, 2013 by bermanevansretail

As we’ve reported before, it is imperative for companies to have good, customer-oriented employees. So, what traits describe the best employees? According to Ken Sundheim, a Forbes contributor: “When hiring for any size business, it’s not what the candidates know … Continue reading →

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Key Loss Prevention Trends

Posted on April 13, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Loss prevention is very important for retailers (see this prior post, for example). In an interview with the National Retail Federation, Rosamaria Sostilio — Senior Vice-President of Asset Protection for Saks Incorporated identified six loss prevention trends for 2013: The increased … Continue reading →

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