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.

Mobile Payments: Even Bigger in 2015

Posted on November 4, 2014 by bermanevansretail

We know that mobile payments are the next big thing. With the introduction of Apple Pay, things promise to pick up even more. As Judo Pay notes at Visual.ly: “Consumers around the globe are already embracing this technology and want … Continue reading →

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Is “Free Shipping” Really “Free”?

Posted on November 2, 2014 by bermanevansretail

We know that more shoppers today are price-conscious and more of them are likely to comparison shop. One aspect of price that customers are quite interested in is free shipping of online orders. But “free shipping” has two components that … Continue reading →

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Tweeting for a Job During the 2014 Holiday Shopping Season

Posted on October 31, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Yes, in the fast-changing world of social media, retail job postings have now come to Twitter. So, this represents another opportunity for job seekers! When retailers ramp up for the peak holiday shopping season, they often need to hire seasonal … Continue reading →

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