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.

Better Understanding Big Data

Posted on February 13, 2014 by bermanevansretail

As we know, “big data” is more important than ever for retailers today. However, the process for gathering, compiling, and analyzing such data is complex. Thus, good software and integrated systems are keys to getting the most out of big … Continue reading →

Posted in Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information, Part 5: Managing a Retail Business, Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing, Part 7: Communicating with the Customer, Part 8: Putting It All Together, Technology in Retailing, Video Clips (non-career) | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

When Will Bad News About Security Stop Piling Up?

Posted on February 11, 2014 by bermanevansretail

The answer to this question is an unfortunate: not any time soon. Retailers are still trying to sort through and deal with all of the recent security breaches that have popped up. Now, they have another security issue with which … Continue reading →

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Can RadioShack Make a Comeback?

Posted on February 9, 2014 by bermanevansretail

RadioShack has a had tough go of it in recent years. It has tried various times to reinvent itself; and it is doing so again now. Its repositioning message was humorously unveiled during last week’s Super Bowl. But, there are … Continue reading →

Posted in Part 1: Overview/Planning, Part 2: Ownership, Strategy Mix, Online, Nontraditional, Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information, Part 5: Managing a Retail Business, Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing, Part 7: Communicating with the Customer, Part 8: Putting It All Together | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment