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.

Using Social Media to Enhance Customer Service

Posted on June 16, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Check out this infographic to see how social media may be used as a customer service tool.    

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ShopHouse by Chipotle

Posted on June 15, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Chipotle is a very popular restaurant chain: “When Chipotle (pronounced chi-POAT-lay) opened its first store in 1993, the idea was simple: demonstrate that food served fast didn’t have to be a ‘fast-food’ experience. We use high-quality raw ingredients, classic cooking … Continue reading →

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Follett Uses Technology to Run Its Book Operations

Posted on June 14, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Follett “generates more than $2.7 billion in annual sales by providing universities, libraries, and schools and school districts with a wide range of educational tools and services that fuel the learning process and spark the imagination. We bring together our capabilities … Continue reading →

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