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.

Retail Stores Are Thriving Here!

Despite the tough times that many retailers are having with their brick-and-mortar stores, there are still some highly desirable, premium retail store locations — with the rents to prove it! 🙂 As reported by Dyfed Loesche for Statista:  “When it comes … Continue reading

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Best Buy’s Comeback: Real Or a Mirage?

Finally, some really good retail news! Yesterday, Best Buy’s stock set an all-time high. What does that signify — a long-term comeback for Best Buy or a short-term mirage? Let’s begin with some background. As with many mostly store-driven retailers, … Continue reading

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Financial Data for the Leading U.S. Restaurants

In the chart below from eMarketer, financial data from the most recent fiscal year are shown for the top-twelve PUBLIC restaurant revenue leaders: total revenue, total revenue growth, number of restaurants, average revenue per restaurant, and average revenue per square foot. [Some … Continue reading

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