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.

Timberland and Proximity Marketing

Posted on April 28, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Timberland is a successful manufacturer and reseller: “We make boots, shoes, clothes, and gear that are comfortable enough to wear all day and rugged enough for all year. And we don’t rest on our accomplishments — if we did, we’d … Continue reading →

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How Retailing Is Evolving in the 21st Century

Posted on April 24, 2014 by bermanevansretail

As we are well aware, retailing has continuously evolved since it began informally thousands of years ago. According to research by Joel Evans: “Modern retailing is the accumulation of incremental steps over time. The state of retailing at any given point is … Continue reading →

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Etsy Adds to Its Business Portfolio with Wholesaling

Posted on April 20, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Etsy, founded in 2005, is a popular online retailer that focuses on handmade, vintage, and other artisan products. It is a latter day eBay: “Etsy is a marketplace where people around the world connect to buy and sell unique goods. … Continue reading →

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