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.

Amazon’s Looking to Same-Day Shipping

Posted on July 19, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Amazon is already an online retailing behemoth. It’s free standard shipping on orders of $25 or more has led the industry for years. Amazon Prime (at $79/year) gives shoppers guaranteed two-day delivery without a minimum purchase amount, as well as … Continue reading →

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QR Codes Aren’t Giving Consumers What They Want

Posted on July 17, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Despite the rising popularity of QR codes, the 2012-2014 growth rate will not be as high as past forecasts projected. Check out this eMarketer story to learn more.

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Mastercard and Visa Are Losers. Who Are the Winners?

Posted on July 14, 2012 by bermanevansretail

As reported by Reuters and other news sources around the world, Mastercard, Visa, and various banks just signed off on billions of dollars in payments to retailers due to the credit card companies’ trade practices. There is no doubt that … Continue reading →

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