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.

Glassdoor’s Best U.S. Retail Employers

Posted on December 12, 2017 by bermanevansretail

Looking for a new job or career? Glassdoor offers a lot of good information. That includes Glassdoor’s 2018 best U.S. retail employers. And Glassdoor separates the listings by company size. In that way, small and medium firms get recognized. What … Continue reading →

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Reduce Holiday Stress: Try to Keep Smiling

Posted on December 11, 2017 by bermanevansretail

Each holiday season seems to be more stressful. We worry about getting the right gifts. And at the right prices. Also, we may get uptight about seeing family members. Hopefully, that is not the case. This post is intended to … Continue reading →

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Will 24/7 Curbside Service Boost Nordstrom for the Holiday?

Posted on December 6, 2017 by bermanevansretail

As with other department store chains, Nordstrom has been seeking out novel tactics to drum up more business. Its latest customer service approach? Adding 24/7 curbside service. Will it help Nordstrom’s holiday sales? We’ll know quite soon. According to George Anderson, … Continue reading →

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