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.

Private Label: A World of Difference

Posted on November 3, 2013 by bermanevansretail

During the recent recession, the sales of private-label products rose dramatically, due to more consumers shopping for lower-priced merchandise. Private-label sales are expected to remain strong in  the future as retailers have also introduced “premium” private brands and otherwise expanded … Continue reading →

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Mobile RFID: Not Just for Online Retailers

Posted on October 29, 2013 by bermanevansretail

It is more important than ever that store-based retailers understand how mobile devices can be used to drive business for their stores — and to plan and act accordingly. As Lorna Pappas reports for Retail TouchPoints: “Brick-and-mortar shopping looks more … Continue reading →

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A Holiday 2013 Forecast as an Infographic

Posted on October 28, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Here’s an interesting holiday 2013 shopping forecast from Baynote.    

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