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.

Personalization in 2014

Posted on January 7, 2014 by bermanevansretail

For many years, retailers viewed personalization as the personal interaction between store employees and customers. Then, more recently, personalization for online retailers was exemplified by interactivity and mass customization. So, what is the next frontier for personalization? Consider these observations … Continue reading →

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Are You Innovative Enough with Your Resume?

Posted on January 6, 2014 by bermanevansretail

For anyone currently in the job market, it is important to recognize and adapt to new trends in resume design. Be innovative! 🙂 Yet, also recognize that the traditional resume format is still important!! Jessica Holbrook Hernandez, writing for Careerealism, … Continue reading →

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A Look at Kearney’s 2013 Global Retail Development Index

Posted on January 3, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Each year, A. T. Kearney reports its Global Retail Development Index, which provides a great look at retail opportunities around the world. As Kearney notes in reporting its 2013 index: “Retailers are taking a step back from rapid expansion strategies … Continue reading →

Posted in Global Retailing, Part 1: Overview/Planning, Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information, Part 4: Store Location Planning, Part 5: Managing a Retail Business, Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments