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.

Mobile Shopping On the Upswing in China

Posted on September 21, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Hey mobile retailers, the largest market in the world awaits. Click the chart to learn more from eMarketer.    

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Lessons from the Recession for Assortment Planning

Posted on September 17, 2012 by bermanevansretail

As Matt Pillar reports for RetailSolutionsOnline.com: “Assortment planning execution was a key failure point among many retail brands that fell victim to a crashing economy in 2009. Here, Joe Apprendi, president at ITR Software, explains how an effective assortment planning … Continue reading →

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Retailers Retooling Holiday Layaway Plans for 2012

Posted on September 16, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Retailers are expecting (hoping?) for a better 2012 holiday season after a slow several years. They are planning for post-recession shopping behavior. According to Alec Foege, writing for JWT Intelligence: “Back in 2009, Kmart and Sears revived the old Christmas layaway concept, … Continue reading →

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