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.

Strengthening Omnichannel Security

Posted on July 11, 2014 by bermanevansretail

With all of the retail security breaches, consumers want to feel more secure that their personal data are not being compromised — especially across multiple channels. As Ping Identity puts it: “Consumers expect and trust that their data are secure … Continue reading →

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Fast Company’s 2014 Ten Most Innovative Retailers

Posted on July 8, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Each year, Fast Company compiles a number of industry lists ranking the most innovative companies in the world. One of Fast Company’s industry lists ranks its ten most innovative retailers. Here is Fast Company’s 2014 retail list: Warby Parker Amazon.com … Continue reading →

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Chain Store Age Cover Story: What CFOs Need to Know

Posted on July 7, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Chief financial officers (CFOs) have a lot to do with measuring and managing retailers’ financial performance. In the latest issue of Chain Store Age, there is special coverage of the retail CFO. Click the image to access the story (which … Continue reading →

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