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.

Are YOU Good with Data? There’s a Job Waiting

Posted on August 29, 2017 by bermanevansretail

As more and more retailers up their use of in-depth data analysis — and big data — the job market for data analysts has exploded. At the same times, not enough qualified applicants are available. As Taylor Cromwell reports for … Continue reading →

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Omnichannel and Great Customer Experiences

Posted on August 24, 2017 by bermanevansretail

There are vital customer service benefits for retailers to move from multichannel to omnichannel strategies. Here is a very good example involving Staples. As reported by Dave Sutton for TopRight Consulting: “When Faisal Masud joined Staples as Chief Digital Officer … Continue reading →

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Many Small Business Owners Not Using the SBA

Posted on August 22, 2017 by bermanevansretail

Too many small businesses are not using the FREE resources of the U.S. Small Business Administration. As described on its Web site: “The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government … Continue reading →

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