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.

Be Ready for Your Big Moment: The Job Interview

A great resume can get you in the door for a prospective job. The goal of your resume is to get you through all the filters between your application and the personal interview. Most resumes never make it past the … Continue reading

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Retail Assortments: The Power of Color

A crucial part of merchandising involves the retailer’s product assortment with regard to colors, styles, sizes, and so forth. Do you realize how important that color is in driving retail sales and profit? Consider this research by Stitch Labs: “To uncover … Continue reading

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The Popularity of U.S. Pizzerias and Italian Restaurants

We know that pizzerias and Italian restaurants are EXTREMELY popular in the United States. But just how popular? As CHD Expert, which serves the global food service industry, reports: The Pizza restaurant industry landscape is one of the most popular … Continue reading

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