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.

How to Have a Better Online Store

Posted on June 3, 2014 by bermanevansretail

More small retailers have developed online stores in recent years. The costs are relatively low, there are many easy-to-use templates, and a variety of outsourcers offer Internet services. Nonetheless, some of these retailers are not optimizing their online efforts. Here … Continue reading →

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Tips for Small Businesses: An Infographic

Posted on June 2, 2014 by bermanevansretail

New Republique is a creative Australian-based advertising agency. It recently developed the useful small business marketing infographic shown below. There are several good observations in this infographic for small firms.   Visually.  

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For Some Retailers, Scents Mean Cents

Posted on May 29, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Ambience is one aspect of the retailer’s toolbox where bricks-and mortar stores have the advantage over online retailers. Aromas (scents) as a shopping lure for customers are a great example of this. [Be sure to watch the video at the … Continue reading →

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