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.

Ten Videos on Careers in Retailing

Here are a wide variety of videos about a career in retailing. They cover a lot of bases for you to think about.   Retail Careers   Want a Career in Retail?   Career Profile: Retail Merchandiser & Territory Assistant, … Continue reading

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A Video Look at the Glade Boutique

SC Johnson, a maker of household products, including Glade, has opened a Glade “popup” store in New York City. This store will be open through December 23, 2014.  Take a look at the company’s fun YouTube video: “Follow host Audrina Patridge as … Continue reading

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P&G: Retailers’ Friend or Foe?

For decades, Procter & Gamble has been recognized as one of the most cooperative and supportive channel partners. It advertises widely, offers frequent coupons and other promotions, and provides in-store support. But now, Andrew Elliot — a vice-president at WD … Continue reading

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