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.

FREE Resume Templates

Posted on February 14, 2016 by bermanevansretail

Are you having trouble preparing your first resume or in updating your current resume — or just interested in a better-looking resume? If your answer is yes, then check out these FREE templates: CV Marker My Perfect Resume Resume Builder … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Means Shopping $$$ for Retailers

Posted on February 12, 2016 by bermanevansretail

The National Retail Federation reports that Valentine’s Day 2016 will generate almost $20 billion in sales: According its “Valentine’s Day Consumer Spending Survey conducted by Prosper Insights and Analytics, 54.8 percent of consumers will celebrate Valentine’s Day, spending an average … Continue reading →

Posted in Part 1: Overview/Planning, Part 2: Ownership, Strategy Mix, Online, Nontraditional, Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information, Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing, Part 7: Communicating with the Customer, Social Media and Retailing | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Lowe’s and Target Go Smaller to Get Bigger

Posted on February 11, 2016 by bermanevansretail

Lowe’s is a leading retailer that specializes in home improvement and hardware stores across North America. According to its Web site, Lowe’s generates nearly $60 billion annually in revenues, operates about 1,850 retail stores, serves about  million retail and professional customers … Continue reading →

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