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 Professional Etiquette Quiz: How Do You Fare?

Posted on September 14, 2014 by bermanevansretail

As defined by businessdictionary.com, general etiquette encompasses “behaviors and expectations for individual actions within society, group, or class.” Professional (business) etiquette “involves treating coworkers and employers with respect and courtesy in a way that creates a pleasant work environment for … Continue reading →

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Tips for Getting an Entry-Level Professional Job in Retail

Posted on September 12, 2014 by bermanevansretail

In this YouTube video, a number of basic tips are given by Karen Sandiego, a young retail professional.    

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The State of Showrooming Today

Posted on September 10, 2014 by bermanevansretail

It’s been a while since we’ve written about showrooming (see for example: 1, 2); but it remains a concern for many store-based retailers today. So, what’s currently going on with showrooming? According to RR Donnelly Retail, Rather than battle the trend … Continue reading →

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