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.

The Growing Popularity of Malls in Russia

Shopping malls have been popular in the United States and elsewhere around the world for many decades. Now, they are gaining in popularity in Russia. As Andrew E. Kramer reports for the New York Times: “Shoppers who find that 250 … Continue reading

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How Store Retailers Can Compete in a Digital World

Randall Stone is a senior partner and director of customer experience and retail design for Lippincott. His clients have included Starbucks, Foot Locker, RadioShack, and The Limited. Recently, Stone identified six retail tactics to enhance the in-store shopping experience: Go … Continue reading

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2013 May Be a Make or Break Year for Some Long-Time Retailers

Best Buy, J.C. Penney, RadioShack, and Sears are among the best-known retailers that have faced tough times recently. Will 2013 be the year they regain their popularity — or the year when then decline even further? As today’s Wall Street … Continue reading

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