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.

U.S. E-Commerce Projections Through 2021

Posted on July 26, 2017 by bermanevansretail

What’s ahead into the next decade for U.S. retail E-commerce — by product category? Recent research by eMarketer provides the answer.    

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Video: Lowe’s Innovation in Its Operations

Posted on July 25, 2017 by bermanevansretail

Lowe’s ranks second only to Home Depot in home improvement retail revenues. It has become quite active in developing technology to improve its operations. As reported by Phil Wahba for Fortune: “Inside a Lowe’s store in Christiansburg, Va., an employee ­easily … Continue reading →

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Which Retailers Have the Most Stores in the United States?

Posted on July 24, 2017 by bermanevansretail

There are various ways to determine the “top” retailers in the United States, such as based on sale volume or annual sales growth. Another way is by the total number of stores. The chart below, with data compiled by the … Continue reading →

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