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 Happy Are Retail Workers? Consider PayScale’s Survey

Posted on December 18, 2013 by bermanevansretail

We know that jobs in retailing can entail odd hours, lower pay than other industries, and dealing with disgruntled customers. So how happy are retail workers — especially during this busy holiday season? According to PayScale, two factors to consider … Continue reading →

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What Makes Young People Happy at Work?

Posted on December 17, 2013 by bermanevansretail

A while back, we wrote about the “Career Happiness Index.” Now, here’s a new infographic geared to career happiness and younger adults. Take a look.    

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The Economic Benefits of Local Shopping

Posted on December 12, 2013 by bermanevansretail

On the Saturday between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, American Express annually promotes Small Business Saturday. So, just how important is local shopping for the economy? CreditDonkey, a credit-card comparison and financial education Web site., has prepared an infographic that looks … Continue reading →

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