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.

Will AndyVision Change Retailing?

Posted on July 10, 2012 by bermanevansretail

As reported by Retail Digital: “Created at the Intel Science and Technology Center in Embedded Computing at Carnegie Mellon University, AndyVision is currently being given a run out at the campus store, where it is overseeing tasks such as inventory … Continue reading →

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Will Lines at Checkout Counters Disappear?

Posted on July 9, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Could this observation from Cherryh Butler actually be happening? “The store of the future will not feature long checkout lines or any lines for that matter, according to retail experts and a recent survey from CompTIA predicting that traditional point-of-sale solutions will … Continue reading →

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What’s Up with the Geek Squad?

Posted on July 7, 2012 by bermanevansretail

In its quest to squeeze out more operating efficiencies, Best Buy is now planning to reduce the size of its Geek Squad labor force. Is this a smart decision? For many years, Best Buy has offered its Geek Squad services … Continue reading →

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