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.

Holiday Retail After Sandy

Posted on November 5, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Superstorm Sandy is already having an impact on the supply chain for the Christmas 2012 holiday season. According to Stephanie Clifford and Nelson D. Schwartz, writing for the New York Times: “The economic effects of Hurricane Sandy are reverberating beyond … Continue reading →

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How Small Retailers Can Compete During the Coming Holiday Season

Posted on November 5, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Still coping in NY. (No power at home. 🙂 ) But, back to blogging. _________________________________________________________________ Small retailers have many points of differentiation against their big-time competitors, such as a more personal approach and a more convenient location. Anita Campbell, writing … Continue reading →

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Prepare Employees for the Expected — and the Unexpected

Posted on November 1, 2012 by bermanevansretail

HELLO: HOPE YOU ARE ALL SAFE AND SOUND. We’re still without power, Internet, and phone.  STAY SAFE! Things do not always go as planned. So, having contingency (back-up) plans is essential. As Robert Price notes: “Dealing with large crowds and … Continue reading →

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