Category Archives: Part 5: Managing a Retail Business

This sub-category encompasses retail organizational structures, human resource management, financial operations management, and operational operations management.

Worldwide, Brick-and-Mortar Stores Still a Big Winner

Posted on March 12, 2015 by bermanevansretail

Despite perceptions to the contrary, on a global basis, brick-and-mortar stores are not fading away in the face of online and mobile shopping. However, these stores must be committed to customers and adaptive to the times. eMarketer reports that: “Customer … Continue reading →

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Be a GREAT Work Colleague

Posted on March 11, 2015 by bermanevansretail

All of us need to understand our roles and functions in the companies for which we work. We should want both our bosses and peers to view us in a favorable light and perceive us as great colleagues. As Officevibe … Continue reading →

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Ace Hardware: Another Same-Day Delivery Strategy

Posted on March 9, 2015 by bermanevansretail

In recent years, companies such as Google and Amazon have stepped up their same-day delivery efforts — believing that this can be a key competitive advantage for firms with an adequate distribution structure to handle same-day deliveries. Ace Hardware is one … Continue reading →

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