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.

CSA’s State of the Industry: 2013

Posted on September 7, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Chain Store Age has just published its 2013 “State of the Industry” issue. Click the image to see the special section on the status of retailing. Lots of things are happening. Included are data on the top 100 retailers. The … Continue reading →

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Guitar Center Makes Sweet Music

Posted on September 4, 2013 by bermanevansretail

For years, Guitar Center has been a standout in the music instrument industry. It now has well over 200 stores; and despite its name, the retailer carries a wide product assortment. It is also a master of multi-channel retailing. As … Continue reading →

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Taco Bell: Ad Age’s Marketer of the Year

Posted on September 2, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Congratulations to Taco Bell for just being selected as this year’s “Marketer of the Year” by Advertising Age. Here’s why Taco Bell was chosen, as reported by Maureen Morrison: “The 50-year-old chain is in innovation overdrive, churning out a string … Continue reading →

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