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.

A Look Back at the Evolution of Delivery Services

Posted on January 21, 2015 by bermanevansretail

Over the past year, we have been writing a lot about the latest trends in shipping and delivery practices. (See, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5). But, let’s also take a look at the evolution of shipping practices to see … Continue reading →

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Making Fast Food Fast Again?

Posted on January 19, 2015 by bermanevansretail

Isn’t it time for a number of fast-food restaurants to return to their roots and offer scaled-down menus and fast service? In the “good old days,” fast-food menus were really simple. Take a look at this early McDonald’s menu, for … Continue reading →

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How Do Entrepreneurs Feel About 2015?

Posted on January 16, 2015 by bermanevansretail

After enduring the Great Recession, many — but, by no means all — entrepreneurs have done better the last couple of years. So, how are they feeling as we enter further into 2015? As Leigh Buchanan reports for Inc., the leading … Continue reading →

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