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.

BJ’s Approach to Black Friday

Posted on November 25, 2013 by bermanevansretail

We know that a lot more retailers are going to be open on Thanksgiving — as the Black Friday shopping frenzy more often moves to include both Thursday and Friday. Many companies are still staying closed on Thanksgiving. However, that … Continue reading →

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Holiday 2013 Shopping Tips

Posted on November 20, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Every year, I offer a list of holiday shopping tips intended to help people avoid overspending their budgets. Since the holiday season starts earlier and earlier each year, I’m moving up my tips post. According to the National Retail Federation, … Continue reading →

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One in Ten to Shop on Thanksgiving?

Posted on November 19, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Just a few years ago, almost all retailers closed on Thanksgiving to give their employees and shoppers a breather before the big shopping push on Black Friday. Things are sure different today. As reported by Andria Cheng for MarketWatch: “About … Continue reading →

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