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.

Allergy-Free Dining

Posted on June 12, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Fifteen million U.S. adults and children have allergies to peanuts, gluten, and other food ingredients. So, some innovative restaurants are offering new menu alternatives to attract them. This can be a complex undertaking. For example, as reported by the Wall … Continue reading →

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Financing and Small Retailers

Posted on June 10, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Financial issues are a big challenge for all retailers — and this is especially so for small firms. As Marianne Wilson reports in Chain Store Age: “Access to operating capital remains an ongoing challenge for some retailers, which are still … Continue reading →

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Malls Go Mobile

Posted on June 10, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Shopping mall operators are becoming much more active with mobile technology in order to drive shoppers to their shopping centers. According to John Dee of PlaceWise Media: “In 2009, only 1 to 2 percent of traffic on a mall Web site came … Continue reading →

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